“Ain’t Nothin’ Pretty About Brain Cancer!”

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Wendy Santana

Getting real with Suzanne (f**king) Samples author of: FRONTAL MATTER Glue Gone Wild and STARGAZING IN SOLITUDE. Yes, Suzanne Samples is very pretty but behind her big beautiful eyes and dazzling smile, she is fighting for her life. You see, Suzanne has terminal brain cancer and there ain’t nothin’ pretty about brain cancer. Sure, there are those of us who…

“Learning to live wabi-sabi not to be confused with Wasabi”

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Wendy Santana

“The doctors are treating the body and it’s my job to figure out how to treat my mind and soul.” -Susan Spector An Interview with: Susan Spector, author of “Keep Calm It’s just a brain tumor: My year of wabi-sabi healing.” Chances are if you’ve ever eaten sushi you’ve heard of the Japanese horseradish called Wasabi. Are you, however, familiar with…

“Finding JOY in the midst of suffering”

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Wendy Santana

Cover Photo by Shari Fleming Photography. “I never want anyone to say, ‘That girl wasted her time.’ Instead, I hope they say, ‘She took her suffering and realized she could use it to find and spread joy.’ This became my mission.” – Courtney Burnett An Interview with: Courtney Burnett, author of Difficult Gifts: A physician’s journey to heal body and…

“From the Roller Rink to Rehabilitation”

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Wendy Santana

An Interview with Suzanne Samples author of FRONTAL MATTER Glue Gone Wild. Those who know me well, know how much I used to LOVE roller skating! They may recall the birthday party I hosted at a roller rink (the year prior to my brain cancer diagnosis) where I proudly showcased the brand new roller skates I purchased for myself as an…

“An Interview with Dr. Chemo.”

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Wendy Santana

Meet Ronald R. Fichthorn author of: “Why Me?” My Brain Cancer Adventures, Forever on the Cancer Stage for Life. IMAGINE the following scenario… The year is 2006. You’re a 48-year-old male. You’ve been healthy your entire life, in fact, you’ve only been in the hospital twice (once for your birth and the other for the birth of your son). You were…