July 31, 2026
The Limits and Damage of Rat Poison
Chicago's watchdog agency just released a report detailing the failures of the city's rat-control efforts-- beginning with the over-reliance on…
Let’s wrap up the name Mrs. Ace contest. I had mentioned that deadline for nominations was Friday (tomorrow).
Let’s be more specific: Noon Friday.
I’ll post all the suggested names Friday afternoon, and people will have until 9 a.m. Tuesday to vote by e-mailing me at wright@northjersey.com. One vote per e-mail address; allowances made for couples/families, but please, no ballot-box stuffing.
The prize is the honor and prestige of naming Mrs. Ace. 🙂
Mrs. Ace is doing fine. Ace brings her bugs and worms and other little critters regularly at night. The egg count appears to be five and holding.