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Depending on who you talk to, possums are either the cutest animal alive or the ugliest. While they do have attributes of both, the cute far outweighs the ugly. And that is what led TikTokker Marta Leigh to explore the Possum-Bilities store in Northern Virginia. If you are like Marta’s husband and don’t care much for possums, you might prefer to read something different. But if you are intrigued by the idea of a possum gift shop, stay here because the cuteness is about to hit overload status. @martaleigh_ When you’re obsessed with possums and find a gift shop dedicated to them off I-95, you make a detour. Ryan was less than thrilled ♬ September – Earth, Wind & Fire Awesome Possumz is a wildlife rehabilitation business operated by Karen Brace. Karen began with small mammals like squirrels and groundhogs. Her possum craze started in 2016 with a box of 11 possum joeys. Since then Karen has been on a mission to help people understand the only native marsupial in North America. She works to rehabilitate animals to return them to the wild or to train them as animal ambassadors. Image from Instagram. Karen was selling a few possum-related items at presentations and educational visits. Late in 2021, she lucked into a storefront and opened Possum-Bilities early in 2022. In the possum gift shop, you can find all things possum. Coffee cups, stuffed animals, hand-made crocheted items, possum plaques, stickers, and even some real live critters to interact with. Image from Instagram. The possum gift shop is home to several animal ambassadors, including a bearded dragon, tortoises, a tegu, a tarantula, a pet pug, and a possum or two. A cat hangs out occasionally, a pigeon drops by, and an emu recently visited the store. Learn more about the Awesome Possumz crew and mission on their website or follow them on Instagram and Facebook. Please share if you love possums. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Delighted Travelers Spot Possum-Themed Gift Shop With The Perfect Mascot! appeared first on InspireMore.

Joe Walsh’s solo career traces its roots back to his time as a member of the James Gang, a hard rock trio that gained prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Known for his innovative guitar work and distinctive vocals, Walsh left the band in 1971 to pursue a new creative direction. His first post-James Gang endeavor was the formation of Barnstorm, a band that included drummer Joe Vitale and bassist Kenny Passarelli. While their self-titled debut album Barnstorm was a group effort, Walsh’s name remained the most recognizable, and it wasn’t long before his solo career began to The post Complete List Of Joe Walsh Albums And Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.