Imagine the concept of tuning a radio to different stations. As the reader flips through the dial (turns the page), one frequency is a light whimsical poem, and the turning of the nob brings a sad and thought-provoking analogy of growing old, and next, the warm special-enjoyment of holding someone’s hand. The reader will enjoy turning the dial and observing the life of two doves, and later, observing two ducks. (Yep, you’re “gonna hafta” buy the book to read these fine works of literature.) As you read; enjoy “turning a knob” and finding something heartwarming, or tear jerking, or humorous or enlightening, or brilliant (well maybe not too bright) observations of life. I Promise, you will look forward to “changing the frequency”, as you adjust the dial in “Channels of Delight”.

Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, much of Dan’s young life was spent in the Appalachian Mountains. Leaving home after high school, He joined the Air Force. There he became an Air Traffic Controller and ended up serving a year in Vietnam. After The Air Force and a stint with the Federal Aviation Administration, Dan earned 3 college degrees and taught Speech at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington.

He then became involved with The Washington Health Care Association where he truly began his writing career. Creating all types of written materials: magazines, newsletters, brochures, and pamphlets, filled with many of his own stories, editorials and commentary. Later he bought a few assisted living facilities. During these years he began writing poetry and stories of his experiences and observations. Hence, this book. “Channels of Delight”; filled with Dan French reflections.