“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee….”

I do not remember a time in my life when I was unaware of the existence of one Richard Wayne Van Dyke. The man has just always existed, you know? Likewise, I couldn’t begin to tell you what the first thing is that I ever saw him in. It may well have been this: 

But it also might have been this:

The most recent thing I’ve seen him in is this:

I can’t say that I’ve been a huge fan of Dick Van Dyke, but neither have I ever been a detractor in any way, and maybe I haven’t been a huge fan simply because I just haven’t seen as much of him as I’ve seen of other people. His presence is always a sign that happiness is still around, that good cheer is in the offing. I certainly can’t fathom anyone being bothered when he shows up. And he’s been keeping those fires burning for a hundred years.

Amazing.