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 - semiotics
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-I am taking a course in heraldry and one of the assignments in the course
-is to take a local examples of civic,
-corporate, and ecclesiastical arms, and blazon them and then describe 
-the symbolry.  Of course, this assignment assumes you are in Great Britain
-where coats of arms are commonly used.  I live in the United States.
-But I also live in Maryland...
-
-Living in Maryland, far from the shores of England, one might not
-expect to encounter much English tradition.  But Maryland 
-sometimes has trouble distancing itself from some of the ancient 
-English traditions. 
+I am taking a course in heraldry and one of the assignments in the course is to
+take a local examples of civic, corporate, and ecclesiastical arms, and blazon
+them and then describe  the symbolry.  Of course, this assignment assumes you
+are in Great Britain where coats of arms are commonly used.  I live in the
+United States.  But I also live in Maryland...
+
+Living in Maryland, far from the shores of England, one might not expect to
+encounter much English tradition.  But Maryland  sometimes has trouble
+distancing itself from some of the ancient  English traditions. 
 
 Our state flag, derived from the arms of [Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron
-Baltimore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Calvert,_2nd_Baron_Baltimore), 
-serves as a vibrant testament to this enduring legacy.
-Unlike most American states, Maryland goes a step further by consistently
-incorporating coats of arms into the seals of its institutions,
-blending old-world symbolism with modern identity.
+Baltimore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_Calvert,_2nd_Baron_Baltimore),
+serves as a vibrant testament to this enduring legacy.  Unlike most American
+states, Maryland goes a step further by consistently incorporating coats of arms
+into the seals of its institutions, blending old-world symbolism with modern
+identity.
 
 <div class="row">
 {% include figure.html width="4"
@@ -46,21 +44,21 @@ blending old-world symbolism with modern identity.
    alt="The Seal of Maryland" cap="The Seal of Maryland" %}
 </div>
 
-This is all to say that as Marylanders, we will happily die on any
-hill over our state's flag.  It means more to us than the flag of
-the United States, and we claim ownership over that, too (our
-national anthem, [was written about it in Maryland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Scott_Key)).  
-And the examples
-will all alude to the Maryland flag, in different ways.  It is, to
-put it bluntly, the way we roll.
+This is all to say that as Marylanders, we will happily die on any hill over our
+state's flag.  It means more to us than the flag of the United States, and we
+claim ownership over that, too (our national anthem, [was written about it in
+Maryland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Scott_Key)).  And the examples
+will all alude to the Maryland flag, in different ways.  It is, to put it
+bluntly, the way we roll.
 
 ## Civic Heraldry: Montgomery County
 
-[Montgomery County](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/) presents a unique instance within Maryland's
-landscape, boasting a civic coat of arms that stands distinct from
-its official seal:
+[Montgomery County](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/) presents a unique
+instance within Maryland's landscape, boasting a civic coat of arms that stands
+distinct from its official seal:
 
-> Quarterly, per fess embattled: 1st and 4th, Azure, a fleur-de-lis Or; 2nd and 3rd, Gules, a ring Or, stoned Azure.
+> Quarterly, per fess embattled: 1st and 4th, Azure, a fleur-de-lis Or; 2nd and
+> 3rd, Gules, a ring Or, stoned Azure.
 
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 {% include figure.html width="4"
@@ -74,21 +72,20 @@ its official seal:
    alt="The Seal of Montgomery County" cap="The Seal of Montgomery County" %}
 </div>
 
-Montgomery County was named for Richard Montgomery.  Accordingly,
-the arms are a reference to him.  They include the fleur-de-lis and
-the ring, both used on Richard Montgomery's coat of arms. But they are organized differently.
-Instead, the arms are quartered to present these charged, as a
-subtle nod to the Maryland coat of arms.  Also, like with the State
-of Maryland, Montgomery County uses these arms for its flag.  Another
-interesting aspect is the embattling of the fess division.  I have
-seen this described as being about the jagged lines of county
-boundaries.  But I think, instead, this is due to Richard Montgomery's
+Montgomery County was named for Richard Montgomery.  Accordingly, the arms are a
+reference to him.  They include the fleur-de-lis and the ring, both used on
+Richard Montgomery's coat of arms. But they are organized differently.  Instead,
+the arms are quartered to present these charged, as a subtle nod to the Maryland
+coat of arms.  Also, like with the State of Maryland, Montgomery County uses
+these arms for its flag.  Another interesting aspect is the embattling of the
+fess division.  I have seen this described as being about the jagged lines of
+county boundaries.  But I think, instead, this is due to Richard Montgomery's
 position as a soldier and general.
 
-Interestingly, the arms find their primary manifestation not in
-traditional uses but through modern adaptations, like the county's
-seals, which vary in design for different purposes, demonstrating
-the flexibility of heraldic traditions in public symbolism.
+Interestingly, the arms find their primary manifestation not in traditional uses
+but through modern adaptations, like the county's seals, which vary in design
+for different purposes, demonstrating the flexibility of heraldic traditions in
+public symbolism.
 
 ## Corporate Heraldry: Johns Hopkins University
 
@@ -110,18 +107,17 @@ state and to its educational mission:
    alt="The Logo of the Johns Hopkins University" cap="The Logo of the Johns Hopkins University" %}
 </div>
 
-The university's seal features the Lord Baltimore's arms, untouched,
-but adds symbols of learning and science to signify its purpose and
-aspirations. While the seal remains important for formal occasions
-like diplomas, the university has also adopted a more simplified
-emblem for everyday use, showcasing the adaptability of heraldic
-symbols in a digital age.
+The university's seal features the Lord Baltimore's arms, untouched, but adds
+symbols of learning and science to signify its purpose and aspirations. While
+the seal remains important for formal occasions like diplomas, the university
+has also adopted a more simplified emblem for everyday use, showcasing the
+adaptability of heraldic symbols in a digital age.
 
 ## Ecclesiastical Heraldry: The Archdiocese of Baltimore
 
-The [Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore](https://www.archbalt.org/)'s 
-arms offer a distinct interpretation of heraldic traditions, reflecting its 
-position within the ecclesiastical hierarchy of the United States:
+The [Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore](https://www.archbalt.org/)'s  arms
+offer a distinct interpretation of heraldic traditions, reflecting its  position
+within the ecclesiastical hierarchy of the United States:
 
 > Quarterly, Azure and Argent, in dexter chief a star of the Second, a cross 
 > botonny quarterly, Second and Gules.
@@ -136,17 +132,15 @@ position within the ecclesiastical hierarchy of the United States:
    alt="The Arms of Crossland" cap="The Arms of Crossland" %}
 </div>
 
-By adopting a variation of the Crossland arms and incorporating a
-singular star, the Archdiocese's heraldry underscores its primacy
-in the nation's Catholic Church, an elegant merger of tradition and
-symbolism that resonates with the faithful and the broader community
-alike.
+By adopting a variation of the Crossland arms and incorporating a singular star,
+the Archdiocese's heraldry underscores its primacy in the nation's Catholic
+Church, an elegant merger of tradition and symbolism that resonates with the
+faithful and the broader community alike.
 
 ## Conclusion
 
-Maryland's embrace of heraldry offers a fascinating glimpse into
-how ancient symbols can find new life in modern identities. From
-civic to ecclesiastical, these emblems tell stories of valor, faith,
-and learning, connecting the past to the present in a language of
-colors and shapes that is as meaningful today as it was centuries
-ago.
+Maryland's embrace of heraldry offers a fascinating glimpse into how ancient
+symbols can find new life in modern identities. From civic to ecclesiastical,
+these emblems tell stories of valor, faith, and learning, connecting the past to
+the present in a language of colors and shapes that is as meaningful today as it
+was centuries ago.