The botanical name for this mushroom is Pholiota aurivella.
Being able to figure out, (using my Audubon guide), that this was a Pholiota species and Stropharia family member, gives me tremendous confidence.
Thanks to COMA member Dianna Smith I now know the genus.
Armed with that information, I can learn more about this viscid, but apparently edible mushroom with an unappetizing appearance.