Omer 2019 Day 30: Gevurah in Hod, Strength in Glory/Humility
Bald Eagles
We like bald eagles because they look majestic, and they soar high, and their gaze is intense. They've become a symbol of strength, patriotism, and independence in our country.
However, they are not solely predators (they also scavenge) which is a less-than-desirable trait in a mascot I suppose, their calls/vocalizations are actually kind of wimpy sounding, and intelligence-wise they are certainly not the brightest of our feathered friends.
Fun fact: Benjamin Franklin advocated for the turkey to be our national bird because of its intelligence, but nobody liked the way it looked.
This year's animal Omer is a collaboration between myself and my friend Halli, a PhD in animal science. Thank you for counting the Omer with us!
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