Synopsis
In PILGRIMS OF ANOTHER SORT, the past marries the present. Simon,the narrator, taps into the challenges of the historic Puritans of 1620by lifting out a modern-day "Pilgrim" event - a highly competitive andrugged game of touch football - known as The Turkey Bowl. Without fail, in Lawrence, Kansas, this game has been played on Thanksgiving Day for 35 straight years. In 1971 three guys began meeting after their abundant Thanksgiving meal to toss the football. Each year a few more joined in on the fun, and teams were formed. The momentum continues to grow. What makes this Thanksgiving Holiday Bowl game so unique? Whyare men in their 40's and 50's throwing down the gauntlet at the feetof hopeful young upstarts and placing their years of Turkey Bowl wisdomagainst unbridled energy? The answer is TRADITION. Everyone gathers atJohnny's Tavern the night before to "initiate" new "Pilgrims" and hearany announcements regarding the next day's Bowl Game. As Simon pointsout, these PILGRIMS OF ANOTHER SORT are engaged in the power of choice, which is the theme throughout the book. TurkeyBowlers negotiate postponement of family travels and holiday meals,risk injury on the field of play, flow with the ever-changing rules ofthe game and vote for the most valuable players after the final whistleis blown. The Pilgrims of 1620 and the modern day "Pilgrims" have weathered the storms, each in their own way. One group found a rock called Plymouth. Another continues to find a frozen tundra called a football field. The game is exciting, but the life lessons are clearly bigger than the game itself.
About the Author
David Dalke is a native of Kansas, but has resided in Colorado for the past 28 years. He is highly regarded as a skilled teacher, workshop facilitator, author, speaker and family therapist in private practice. For38 years he has blended his knowledge with the assessed needs ofindividuals and groups to form a learning experience that creates thepossibility of new perspectives and new behaviors. Whether David isdealing with gender issues, team development, creative conflictmanagement, positive communication skills or how to lead withcompassion, he strives to create environments for learning that promoteemotional, spiritual and physical health. He has taken his message nationally to large and small businesses, in both the private and public sectors. In addition to publishing numerous articles, David has co-authored several books, most recently, Balancing Personal and Professional Ethics (HRD Press), with Sheryl Ankerstar, R.N. He is presently finishing his new book, Jake's Band, which speaks of hope - amidst the great depression, war and racial strife of the 1930's and 40's - through music. As a youth, andthroughout his life, David has pedaled bicycles, ridden streetcars andbuses, driven many miles and flown across the county to be at sportingand music events. Pilgrims Of Another Sort continues to highlight his belief that games have much to teach us about life's important values. David is married, lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, and continues to enjoy recreation and sporting events with his grown children and eight grandchildren.
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