Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on June 19, 1948)

Happy birthday, Carmen Rodriguez! May your day be filled with laughter, poetry, and just enough activism to keep things interesting. Your powerful words in "Guerra Prolongada" continue to inspire readers everywhere—proving that the pen truly is mightier than the sword (and far easier to carry through airport security).

From Chilean roots to Canadian adventures, you've given us stories we can't forget and "a body to remember with." Here's hoping this year brings you even more literary triumphs and fewer typos. Keep writing boldly; after all, age is just a number—but great literature lasts forever. Cheers!