pandemic – The Mom Who Knew Too Much

January 19, 2021 Gila Pfeffer breast cancer, chemo, hopeful, pandemic, pandemic positivity

The Best Way to Deal With the Present? Make Plans For the Future

On a frigid Tuesday morning in January 2009, I nestled myself into a mauve, medical-grade PVC recliner on the eight floor of a New York City medical building. I was told I’d be there for several hours so I’d brought a book, some snacks and my spiral-bound address book which was a mess and in … Continue reading The Best Way to Deal With the Present? Make Plans For the Future

September 24, 2020November 11, 2020 Gila Pfeffer diary, journaling, pandemic, satire

Dear Pandiary

Dear Pandiary, By now it must be evident to you that I’m terrible at keeping a journal. If the utterly illegible (even to me) handwriting didn’t give it away then surely the blank pages between entries which are left for me to “go back and fill in later when I have time” will confirm that … Continue reading Dear Pandiary

February 26, 2020January 16, 2022 Gila Pfeffer coronavirus, germaphobes, motherhood, OCD, unexpected, women health

Thanks, Coronavirus, for Turning Everyone into a Germaphobe Like Me

Have you ever stumbled upon an unknown indie band and fallen in love with their music, followed them for years until one day they get discovered and start getting airplay on major radio stations? And suddenly everyone goes nuts over this “new” band and you’re all like “Puh-leez, I’m a REAL fan, I found them … Continue reading Thanks, Coronavirus, for Turning Everyone into a Germaphobe Like Me