&quot;My nearest neighbor was Jerry Jerrell, who lived in a house he’d built with his wife. Jerry and Sherry had each been married before, and referred to themselves as “forced homebodies” because they couldn’t go to town without running into an ex.&quot;<p>and<p>&quot;[Possums] live the way I feel most of the time—a nomadic living fossil, a loner unable to tolerate company except during mating season.&quot;<p>really fine, fine writing (reminds me a little of Dave Eggers at his best)<p>i&#x27;ve seen a few possums before, but didn&#x27;t have a recipe (until now); hopefully i&#x27;ll run into one again soon.