A son's multitasking adventures of caring for Mom. And how he survived to tell the tale.
Take 50+ years of life, add thousands of traumatic experiences, sprinkle in a touch of arrogance and what do you get? A Middle Age Mess, where noted author/curmudgeon Dan Indante walks you through everything you need to know to stumble, bumble and fail your way through your Not So Golden Years.
Mark joins host Dan to discuss those not so golden years, and of course his memoir “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.”
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In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Mark Steven Porro, who shares his deeply personal journey of caring for his elderly mother and the life lessons learned along the way. Through touching anecdotes and valuable insights, Mark highlights the significance of compassion, humor, and empathy in caregiving. Click here to listen.
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Why not grab a copy of A Cup of Tea on the Commode, my multi-tasking adventures of caring for Mom. And how I survived to tell the tale. An Amazon Best Seller and winner of six literary awards to date. Get yours now.
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The Make Make Your Day Richer podcast makes you smile, dream, think, connect, explore, and learn. Mark joins host Richard Wilmore to share his story about caring for his mother. You can watch the episode on YouTube or if you prefer to listen on Spotify click here.
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IndieReader Discovery Awards not only honored us with a win (one of six to date), but they also wrote a beautiful review that appeared in “Best Reviewed Books of the Month.”
“There are few topics more universally uncomfortable than death. While today’s headlines offer no shortage of untimely tragedy, there’s little attention paid to caregivers, something that more and more adults become when their aging parents approach the end. It’s a role that author Mark Steven Porro knows all too well. With A CUP OF TEA ON THE COMMODE, Porro offers readers a beautifully written, poignant, and often humorous memoir chronicling his journey of caring for his 90-year-old mother in the final years of her life…” (click here to read the full review)
— James Weiskittel for IndieReader (IR Approved 5-Star Review)
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Last week A Cup of Tea on the Commode won its fifth and sixth literary awards, kept its Amazon Best Seller status in several categories but also received this snarky remark, “I got through 12 chapters and yawned the entire way.” To that reader we say thank you for making sure we continue to stay humble despite all our success.
If you’d like to take a chance on my best-selling, multiple-award-winning memoir that put one reader to sleep, shop on Amazon now.
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Just Announced! You have been honored in the 2024 International Book Awards!
Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, said this year’s contest yielded thousands of entries from authors and publishers around the world, which were then narrowed down to the final results.
Winners and finalists of this year’s contest join a prestigious group of past laureates, including Pope Francis, Amy Tan, Anne Lamott, George Sanders, Julie Andrews, Clive Barker, Vanessa Williams, Shark Tank’s Daymon John, Brad Thor, Kitty Kelley, and many others.
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In episode 15 of our “Mics and Minds” series, we meet Mark Steven Porro, the author of “A Cup of Tea on the Commode”. At the age of 55, Mark transitioned from his carefree bachelor lifestyle to become a first-time caregiver for his ninety-year-old mother. His debut memoir depicts a blend of sadness, sweetness, and humour highlighting his heartfelt efforts to fill his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. The memoir has garnered significant praise. Mark’s ability to share his personal caregiving journey with honesty, humour, and heart has inspired many and underscored the tremendous effort involved in caregiving. Tune in as Mark shares his journey and lessons learned along the way with our host Payal Nayar.
If you prefer to listen only, here’s a link to the Apple podcast.
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2024 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist
We now have won our fifth literary award to date. We are truly honored and humbled. Below is from the email we received on June 13, 2024.
“CONGRATULATIONS!
It is our sincere pleasure to inform you that you are a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards. Your book embodies the standards of excellence that this award was created to celebrate. We salute your talents and our jurors truly respect each of the final works that are honored this year.”
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We thank the (201) Magazine for featuring a story about “A Cup of Tea on the Commode. My multi-tasking adventures of caring for Mom. And how I survived to tell the tale” in the June issue. This follows our story appearing in The Record and The Ridgewood News in May. The love and support from the locals is much appreciated.
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