Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on January 19, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Alison Baker! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and a heaping helping of quirky charm—as delightful as the unforgettable adventures in "Loving Wanda Beaver." You've truly set the literary world alight with your extraordinary talent. Who else could turn everyday moments into stories celebrated enough to snag an O. Henry Award? (Your 1994 victory still has envy floating around writers' workshops everywhere.)

Here's hoping this birthday is more memorable than even your most captivating short story endings—and believe me, that's saying something! Keep dazzling readers with your insightful flair; after all these years, we're still thoroughly amused and inspired by everything you create. Cheers to another year of humorously penned brilliance ahead!