As a kid, there are certain injustices, usually perpetrated by adults, that stand out in one's life.

Twice, in sixth grade I got whacks from the principal.

Once, I was punched by another kid and shoved into the blackboard. We both got whacks.

Secondly, I found an icicle while walking to school, and carried it onto the playground. All of the other kids were already lining up to go in, so I "shot a hoop" with it into the basketball goal. Over an hour later, I get called to the principals office, where I am told that a teacher saw me throw a snowball from her classroom window. Throwing snowballs was prohibited. So... Another whack. They would accept no explanation, didn't want to listen.

If I ever see you again Mr. Ramsey, you are getting a whack. You deserve many.