Episode Summary

In this episode, Dale talks about the process of writing He Did What? He discusses the therapeutic nature of writing it and also how it effected his relationship with his sisters. 

Highlights

• Dale retired early and enjoys woodworking, refurbishing furniture, and resin art.
• Dale spent many years in a career where he wasn’t able to engage the creative side of his brain.
• Dale likes to have an iPad around or something so that he can quickly note ideas. 
• He prefers a quiet space to write.
• Covid gave Dale the time to focus on the book.
• He did What? Is a memoir that starts from Dale’s childhood.
• Writing the book and getting all of his experiences onto paper was therapeutic for Dale.
• Many people contacted Dale to thank him and tell him that his writing helped them recognize other people in their lives that were like his dad.
• Dale compares writing his book to a year long therapy session.
• Because Dale collaborated with his sisters to work through the timelines and events in the book, they have all become closer and share more meaningful relationships.
• Dale has written his second book, but he and his wife have decided to not publish it because of the personal nature of it.
• In writing the second book, Dale was confronted by some of his past behavior and had a tough time coming to grips with who he was.
• Apple or Peach pie are among Dale’s favorite foods.