Dick Van Dyke

As human beings, we're all creatures of habit. Many of us follow routines in how we complete tasks and respond to certain situations. We seek comfort in being around people we know and trust, and in believing that we can control our destinies. We get married, often have kids and remain intact as family units. We buy houses with white picket fences located in safe, often suburban, neighborhoods. We choose fulfilling professions that will carry us steadily to retirement. But wait a minute. For most of us, life doesn't play out like families on "Leave It to Beaver" or "The Dick Van Dyke