Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on August 07, 1938)

Happy Birthday, Jane Kramer! Another year, another brilliant "Letter from Europe"—your pen has traveled more miles than most frequent flyers. Your insightful reporting and sharp wit have made even the quirkiest European politics seem delightfully understandable. Who else could make Brussels bureaucracy sound like a gripping novel?

Here's to celebrating your timeless talent for turning complex stories into captivating reads. May your birthday be filled with as much joy and laughter as you've given readers over the years—and may you continue to charm us all with your unmatched ability to decode Europe's mysteries. Cheers to many more adventures!