Here’s an excerpt from “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom and How I Survived to Tell the Tale” exposing just a few of my parenting mishaps. Enjoy at my expense. If You Rebuild It, They Will Return Mom: I’m sad.Me: How can you be sad? You haveContinue reading “My Parenting Mishaps”
Author Archives: Mark Steven Porro
Join Us in Celebrating Our 2025!
Before heading into 2026, join us in celebrating our 2025. Not only has “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” earned a total of eighteen literary awards, appeared on over 130 podcasts, continued to resonate with readers around the world, will soon be published in three more languages, our YouTube channel has now reached overContinue reading “Join Us in Celebrating Our 2025!”
Sorry, Santa May Be a Bit Late This Year
Sorry, Santa may be a bit late this year, but he has a good excuse. He’s reading “A Cup of Tea on the Commode,” a book he just can’t put down. So to help pass the time, here’s a Christmas chapter from that very book Santa just can’t put down. Merry Christmas to all andContinue reading “Sorry, Santa May Be a Bit Late This Year”
If Your Mother Deserves to be Treated like Royalty…
If your mother deserves to be treated like royalty in her golden years, you’ll love this book. You’ll laugh out loud. You’ll cry out loud. Sorry for the crying part. Click here to watch the video teaser. Here’s an excerpt from the award-winning “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of CaringContinue reading “If Your Mother Deserves to be Treated like Royalty…”
What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving?
What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving? Mark Steven Porro, author of the award-winning memoir “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom and How I Survived to Tell the Tale,” shares his unforgettable journey caring for his ninety-year-old mother. Through humor, love, and resilience, Mark foundContinue reading “What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving?”
The simplest ways to support the caregivers in your life
This article by Elizabeth Passarella appeared in The New York Times. Here’s an excerpt. Begin by listening and validating. It can be hard to know what wisdom or help to offer, so resist the urge. “Caregivers don’t want to be fixed; they want to be heard,” said Susanne White, author of “Self-Care for Caregivers.” YouContinue reading “The simplest ways to support the caregivers in your life”
From Memoir to Rockstar
“Today on Rockstar Diaries – Healing Out Loud, we welcome a man whose life reads like a screenplay — equal parts heart, humor, and humanity. Mark Steven Porro is an award-winning actor, artist, entrepreneur, and the brilliantly soulful author of ‘A Cup of Tea on the Commode’ — a memoir that proves laughter and loveContinue reading “From Memoir to Rockstar”
You’ll Laugh Out Loud. You’ll Cry Out Loud.
Sorry for the crying part. If you have a mother, you WANT to read this book. If you love your mother, you NEED to read this book. And moms need to give this book to their kids to make sure they know how to treat you in your “Golden Years.” A recent reviewer wrote, “Overall,Continue reading “You’ll Laugh Out Loud. You’ll Cry Out Loud.”
For a Limited Time the Kindle Edition is just $6.99
We don’t know how long the sale will last, but for a limited time the Kindle Edition is just $6.99. It’s good to be back in the Top Ten in Eldercare. Check out this lovely review from “Book Reviews Cafe.” “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. AndContinue reading “For a Limited Time the Kindle Edition is just $6.99”
November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Let’s celebrate those who not only care for their loved ones, but those who care for others as well. “The number of people 80 years or over is projected to triple to 426 million by 2050. In the US alone, there are currently over 50 million seniors eighty years orContinue reading “November is National Family Caregivers Month”