My mom used to have a problem keeping the names of her son, grandson and dog straight.

Thankfully, no attention was paid to the fact that April 30 was End Spanking Day as proclaimed by a group calling itself End Physical Punishment of Children, or EPOCH. As you will see, facts don’t matter to these folks.

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks volunteers to help with events, gallery sittings and art installations; 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.

Have a pile of kiddie clothes or toys you’d like to give away to another mom? Want to chat about your cherished pets, play some wacky online games with other moms, or talk story with women who are expecting a baby the same month as you?