Overview
- Van Dyke’s reflections were published Nov. 13 in The Times ahead of his Dec. 13 centennial.
- He writes that he feels physically and socially diminished, citing stooping, shuffling, foot pain, poor eyesight and hearing-aid frustrations.
- He says long-distance travel for events or gigs is now too draining, so most visits with friends happen at his home.
- He maintains a three-times-weekly circuit workout and moves between machines to music, often humming, singing and dancing.
- He credits his wife, Arlene, with keeping him active and hopeful; outlets note the piece draws from a forthcoming memoir and references recent Southern California wildfires near his home.