So I was out walking my dog last night when something small and dark went zooming by me. Naturally I gave chace and found myself holding a young (I think it was young) opossum by the tail. First off I have to say that this was really cool for me as I have never seen an opossum before. Second, I must admit I am confused by the term 'playing 'possum' because this little bugger was more active than my cat when the vacuum is on. He was hissing and growling and dancing all around. Eventually he calmed down a bit and let me pet him. Then I let him so and he waddled up a tree. All in all it was quite an experience.