Two more days in front of the courthouse. Today was a much better day because it warmed up a little. My nose ran a lot less. That was a distinct improvement.

Here's a pop quiz. Answer it correctly, and you're qualified to be a family court judge. It's a true story I heard this morning outside the courthouse.

A young man is in family court seeking custody of his sons. He was divorced, and they were living with their mother, who remarried. He is accompanied by his parents, who are a lovely couple somewhere in their fifties. They're prepared to help him raise his sons (their grandsons).

The ex-wife (mother of the sons) is deceased. She died recently of a drug overdose. The sons continued to live with her husband (their step-father), who went to court to seek custody. So now we have a mother who died of an overdose, and a father and step-father in a custody battle.

Here's the kicker. Last week there was a drive-by shooting at the step-father's home. Two of the bullets penetrated all the way into the boy's bedroom, where they were sleeping. Now here's the quiz.

You're the judge. You have to make a decision about where the boys should be living, based on what's in their best interest. So, who do you send the boys home with? Your answer will tell us whether or not you're qualified to sit on the bench. I'll give you the judge's answer tomorrow.

Things are moving along. I sent three affidavits to the attorney today. He's adamant that the petition for a rehearing should have affidavits that can be used as evidence. I think that's in case the witnesses don't get to testify again. That way their testimony will already be on the record. Smart man.

I'm also in touch with another organization that represents abused children in Kentucky. Their service is confidential, so I can't name them right now. They seem to be very nice people, and interested in helping. When this thing has finally played out, I'll tell you who they are. Some of you may have need of them.

Don't forget to think hard before you answer the quiz question.