blackguarding

My ma used to say, 'If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.'
Then she'd say, 'if you say another word I'll hit you.'

I'd imagine thats how I developed a taste for getting smacked.
If I blocked her, she's sic my dad on me. So it was best to just take it. Plus she hit like a girl.

Tonight while walking to a show, I passed an old dancer friend I knew. She was going to the doctor for dancing-related injuries. She plays drums. I kinda liked her, and wanted to play music with her... but... I'm just a customer, so I lose.