Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on March 05, 1948)

Happy Birthday, Leslie Marmon Silko! May your day be filled with more joy than a desert rainstorm and brighter moments than the turquoise stones you cherish. Your storytelling magic in "Ceremony" still enchants readers decades later—clearly you've mastered timelessness better than most of us master microwaving popcorn.

From Laguna Pueblo to literary legend, your journey has inspired countless hearts (and probably caused an uptick in bookstore sales). Whether it's through powerful novels like "Almanac of the Dead," or sharing personal adventures from “The Turquoise Ledge,” thank you for reminding us that wisdom often comes wrapped up neatly—with humor included free-of-charge.