Springfield went on to the praise the actor — whose autobiographical collection of life stories and advice, 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life, will be published on Nov. 18. Van Dyke turns 100 on Dec. 13.

“Dick has lived in Malibu for about 30 years and is an awesome human being,” Springfield wrote on the caption for the pic, which shows Van Dyke mean-mugging for the camera while Springfield holds up a fist.