The Polka Dot Journal

The Polka Dot Journal is a blog reflecting on life as a middle-aged athlete who found a love of cycling. It considers topics related to being a new athlete, a strong woman, a cyclist, a long-distance rider and a new mechanic. It also explores the struggles of motivation, depression, and physical limitations and the ebb and flow of life.

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

I’m Back – And Touring

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I wanted to get back to writing on this blog.   It has been a long absence.   I could make a lot of excuses but that is boring and unnecessa...
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Pata
Pata an independent feminist scholar, writer, educator, and mental health activist. She has a PhD. in education from the University of Pennsylvania and did her research on multicultural education and issues of race and racism. She has spoken and written about her struggles with depression and is currently working with Christina Chan on an edited book about Asian American women and mental health issues. She is a volunteer for Families for Depression Awareness and in March 2009 she was profiled in an article in Psychology Today about managing one’s depression. When not doing scholarly work, Pata is an artist, cyclist, and bicycle riding instructor. To contact Pata: e-mail me at kotoridesigns@gmail.com
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