A coworker and I have a rule that “fine” is not an acceptable response to the morning “How are you?” question. We make ourselves come up with more creative/descriptive words.

Today I feel exuberant. It’s news of the release of the remaining three Christian Peacemaker Team hostages that makes me feel this way. The statement from the co-directors of Christian Peacemaker Teams includes the appropriate reminder that “our gladness today is made bittersweet by the fact that Tom [Fox] is not alive to join in the celebration.”