Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on December 03, 1942)

Happy Birthday, David K. Shipler! Another year wiser and still navigating the complex terrain between "Arab and Jew"—your Pulitzer-winning insights remain as timelessly relevant (and impressively nuanced) today as when you first penned them in 1986.

From your fearless days reporting abroad for The New York Times to illuminating humanity's tangled narratives through powerful prose, you've consistently reminded us that truth is often stranger—and richer—than fiction. May this birthday bring fewer deadlines but just enough intrigue to keep life interesting!

Here's wishing a joyful celebration filled with laughter, good company, and perhaps another bestseller brewing quietly behind those thoughtful eyes!