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The great thing about Taylor’s chapel aside from it’s historic significance as a building is the graveyard behind it, which contains samples of grave design over the course of two centuries.  This is a concept I knew little about until I visited with Bryan who studied historic preservation and who provided today’s photo.  The symbolism on gravestones evolved through many different phases, and MDP will try to give some examples of the early and most significant ones.  Today’s marker is later than some of the others and it shows a finger pointing in the air, which symbolizes the hope for this person in heaven.

Over this long holiday weekend, frequent commenter Bryan said, (I am paraphrasing, but still using quotations) “lets go golfing, and bring your camera because I’m tired of looking at bridges.”  So, what came out of that is today’s picture, not of a bridge, but from a bridge. 

 This picture was taken from a bridge over Northern Parkway in Baltimore.   However, this bridge is special in that it’s not for cars or pedestrians.  It’s a golf cart bridge, built to spant the two halves of Mt. Pleasant golf course.

You may not know that there is an MDP e-mail address.  For two years I faithfully checked it about once a month.   Then somewhere around last November, I just stopped checking.   It just seemed like nobody ever wrote to it.  So, of course, that’s when everyone wanted to write to MDP.  I am thrilled that people have remained engaged after three years of this site’s existence and I appreciate every comment and e-mail, so thanks so much.

I have to apologize to Rick and Claire C.  They were kind enough to send today’s picture, taken by Claire, over a month ago, after the Kinetic Sculpture Race in Baltimore.  As they described the race and this entry:

“This is a photo of the most famous entry, ‘Fifi Is a Lucky Dog.’ They not only have to be able to pedal thru the streets of Baltimore, but have to be able to navigate in the Baltimore Harbor, a short course at the Canton Waterfront.”

I have always been amazed by the ability of the entrants in the Kinetic Sculpture Race.  Thanks for sending Rick and Claire, and thanks again to everyone who has written or commented.

We are interrupting our trip to Denton.  Today we picture the Fifth Regiment Armory.  If you’ve ever driven down Howard Street you’ve likely noticed this building.  Or if you’ve taken the light rail (and I don’t blame you if you haven’t) in Baltimore you’ve likely seen this building at the top of the train’s run down Howard Street.

For quite a while, it was the largest indoor space in the state.  It was home to the 1912 Democratic convention wherein Woodrow Wilson was nominated as candidate.

The sculprutre above the door is called and also reads “For the Glory of Maryland”

Which brings us to our second subject and the reason why we interrupted our trip to the eastern shore.  Today, funeral services will be held for William Donald Schaefer.   The flag atop the armory is at half mast in honor of the man who was Mayor of Baltimore, Governor of Maryland, and later the Comptroller of Maryland.

Thanks to Bryan, who will be working at the ceremony, for the picture today’s picture.