They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway

One year ago, Broadway’s bright neon lights shone for “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Fresh off two more literary wins, the NYC Big Book and the Independent Press Awards, we appeared on Broadway. And though Mother Nature rained on our parade, she did not dampen our joy.

My niece, Shea Smith, braved the weather to capture a bit of that joy!

To learn more about this multi-award winning memoir, click here. 
You’ll laugh out loud. You’ll cry out loud. (Sorry for the crying part).
To purchase, click here. Ebook is just $8.99.

We appreciate all of the reviews and ratings on Amazon, even that anonymous “1-Star.” Here are the latest:
5.0 out of 5 stars 
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2026

“This book is a must read, especially if you have or know anyone who cares for the elderly. It will make you laugh out loud. It will make you cry and it will make you feel so glad that you purchased it and read it.”

5.0 out of 5 stars 
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025

“Our parents give us years of love, support, in addition to emotional and intellectual education. If we’re lucky, they’ll also us teach how to approach life with passion and humor. Clearly Mark’s parents raised their six kids with an abundance of love and fun. Because of the beautiful loving environment of his youth, Mark made the decision to return to his childhood home to care for and guide his mother through the last years of her life. He describes, in detail, the steps to keep a nonagenarian parent safe, happy and clean while keeping one’s own mental heath in the process.

The tales about finding, keeping good help and dealing with irresponsible ones remind us of the messy annoying side of dealing with people. (Aren’t we all annoying and messy at one time or another?) I love the nostalgic stories about the Porro family that Mark peppers throughout the book. I enjoyed getting to know them. Mark presents us with an informed and poignant narrative on how to pay back the love and sacrifice that parents give us throughout our lives.”

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