Amanda came running. "Jessie has something really cool to show you! Come quick!" Out to the garage I hopped (sprained ankle still hurting a bit) and there, in our live trap, was a small possum! Jessie had set the trap the other day and she and Rebecca discovered the possum today when they were out feeding the chickens. Whether he is ugly or cute, you can decide. (I'm impressed with that wood-like tail.) But I'm afraid no merit of his is sufficient to spare him from the grim fate that awaits all such creatures who get caught in our live trap.

-cfh