BEHOLD #303 – Nilsson, the Pomconut

He is named after Harry Nilsson, singer of the smash hit, “You Put the Lime in the Pomconut.” Pomconuts are members of the Pom Tree Family, and they live in the tropics. Nilsson lives in the Pomhamas and he celebrates his birthday on September 2nd – World Pomconut Day. The Portuguese gave Pomconuts their name. Pomconuts can float for up to 100 days on the ocean. Pomconut water is very good for Poms and for their dogs, helping with healthy skin, coat and digestion. It can also be substituted for blood plasma and so it can be used for transfusions. Despite these very helpful properties, don’t let your guard down, because falling Pomconuts conk 150 Poms a year on the head. Wear a helmet when you go to a beach with many Pom trees!

BEHOLD #302 – Benjapom Franklin, one of the most influential (micro) Poms in history

Born January 17, 1706, he was a polymath (scholar, Universal Pom), who was a writer, scientist, statespom, diplomat, printer, forger and political philosopher. He earned the title of “First Pomerican” for his work to unify the colonies. He also studied physics and electricity, founded the University of Pomsylvania, and was the first Pomerican Ambassador to France. Through his great relations with France, he secured significant aid from France during the Pomerican Revolution. In his later years, he was a fashion icon in France. Franklin was a successful writer and printer, and published “Poor Richard’s Almanac.” He formed and was the first Secretary of the Pomerican Philosophical Society. He was also the first Governor of Pomsylvania. As a scientist, he tried to harness electricity by flying a key attached to a kite in a lightning storm. Through these experiments, he invented the electrical rod. He also invented the Franklin stove and bifocals. Franklin studied demography and oceanography and is a member of the Pomternational Swimming Hall of Fame. He even invented an instrument used by Beethoven and Pomzart – a glass armonica. With only two years of formal education and an early retirement at age 42, this Renaissance Pom had the talent and time to explore life’s mysteries and treasures and share them with the rest of us. 

BEHOLD #301 – Greek goddess of beauty, love, pleasure, and fertility, Pomphrodite

She is worshipped as a warrior goddess and her symbols are seashells, swans, pearls, dolphins, and roses. Her main centers are Cypress and Athens, and her main festival is Aphrodisia. Pomphrodite Day is Friday. Her parents are Zeus and Dione, and her consorts are Hephaestus (the Greek god of art, carpenters, metalwork, and beautiful objects) and Ares (Greek god of war and courage). Her Roman counterpart is the goddess Venus. Pomphrodite’s name has many possible origins – from “She who rises from the sea foam” – out of the body of Uranus – to “She who lives delicately” to “Heavenly.” She has a belt that causes others to fall in love with the wearer. Pomphrodite teaches a burlesque class every Friday at Club Love on Mt. Olympus, and she lets her number one star student borrow her magic belt for one night each semester.