Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on June 23, 1961)

Happy Birthday, David! May your day be filled with joy and laughter—minimalist style, of course. From "Family Dancing" to "The Lost Language of Cranes," you've shown us that less truly can mean more (except when it comes to birthday cake slices).

Your literary legacy continues strong—from founding Subtropics at the University of Florida to inspiring countless students in creative writing. Here's hoping this year brings you as much success and happiness as Jonah Boyd had intrigue.

Cheers on another chapter well-written; may your next plot twist involve plenty of humor, good friends—and absolutely no writer's block!