A nursing home in Deventer, Netherlands has adopted an innovative intergenerational housing model: in exchange for thirty hours per month of companionship (not caregiving), local college students receive rent-free room and board. The idea grew from a desire to foster more warmth and connection in the home, while also alleviating a shortage of student housing.Continue reading “Simple yet Deeply Effective”
Category Archives: humor
What does it truly mean to show up?
What does it truly mean to show up for someone you love? In this profoundly moving and surprisingly funny episode, we sit down with Mark Steven Porro—actor, designer, and award-winning author—to discuss his journey from the Hollywood hills to taking care of his 89-year-old mother. Mark shares the deeply personal origin story behind his acclaimedContinue reading “What does it truly mean to show up?”
We Thank You Joining Us
Welcome to the “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” family. As a thank you for joining us, we are offering our subscribers the first three chapters of this multi-award-winning book for FREE. Click here to download. Or if you rather purchase the book in its entirety, you can find plenty of options here. IfContinue reading “We Thank You Joining Us”
Our Champion of the Arts
My brother David, sister Caryl, and yours truly in Lincoln Center, NYC Our Champion of the Arts Indeed. Enjoy this chapter from “A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom and How I Survived to Tell the Tale.” I’d be hard-pressed to recall a dull moment growing up inContinue reading “Our Champion of the Arts”
The Ups and Downs of Caring
Let’s Think About “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” With Special Guest Mark Steven Porro Mark shares his thoughts on a cup of tea on the commode, reminding people to show love and compassion to those they care about. While learning about Mark, we discussed his book and the ups and downs of caringContinue reading “The Ups and Downs of Caring”
My Parenting Mishaps
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”
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?”