Don’t miss the Ridgewood Public Library’s “Virtual Author Visit” with Mark Steven Porro as he Zooms in to his hometown from France. There’s still time to register and join us TODAY at 1:00 PM EST. Click here for the Zoom link. Should be fun unless he has any outstanding library fines. His lawyer is onContinue reading “Join Us for a Virtual Cup of Tea”
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From France to My Hometown
Ridgewood native, Mark Steven Porro zooms in from the South of France to discuss his memoir, A Cup of Tea on the Commode. The “Virtual Author Visit” takes place at the Ridgewood Public Library at 1:00 pm EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. To reserve your spot, scan the QR code, and the Zoom linkContinue reading “From France to My Hometown”
Life Can Throw You Unexpected Curve Balls
And you must be able to adapt to the changes that come your way – even if that means giving up your current lifestyle and profession. Former Hollywood actor Mark Steven Porro had to do such a thing, after his mother’s health began to decline. Give a listen as Mark shares his story with DavidContinue reading “Life Can Throw You Unexpected Curve Balls”
Mark Talks Senior to Senior
Jim Mazziotti, Realtor, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster dives in to have the conversations that seniors love listening to. And at the same time, learn from my guests. You will hear from elder law attorneys, mental health professionals, nutritionalists, financial professionals, health coaches, and best-selling authors. In this Senior To Seniors Podcast, Jim speaks with MarkContinue reading “Mark Talks Senior to Senior”
Mark Shares Nuggets of Wisdom
Mark chose to fill his mom’s last years of life with love, laughter and joy. He took on the responsibility of becoming her 24×7 caregiver. Mark shares the following nuggets of wisdom: respect and care for others find the joy the importance of unconditional love, empathy, and a sense of humor. Click here to listen.Continue reading “Mark Shares Nuggets of Wisdom”
Highs and Lows of Caregiving
Welcome to the Online Prosperity Show, I am your host, Prosper Taruvinga. In today’s episode Mark Steven Porro opens up about the highs and lows of his caregiving experience, how humor became a vital tool for navigating difficult moments, and the unexpected wisdom he gained along the way. You’ll hear about the personal transformation heContinue reading “Highs and Lows of Caregiving”
Peek Behind the Scenes of A Cup of Tea on the Commode
Join Becky Parker Geist, host of the “Audiobook Connection” podcast, for a delightful conversation with Mark Steven Porro about his debut memoir, A Cup of Tea on the Commode, and his experience recording the audiobook. Click here to give it a listen. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #audiobookconnection
To Care for Those Who Once Cared for Us is the Highest of Honors
My guest this week on The Transition Bridge Podcast is Mark Steven Porro would share that he came to rescue his mother but in the end, he realized that his mother rescued him. A Cup of Tea on the Commode is a sad, sweet and funny memoir that chronicles his multitasking adventures of caring forContinue reading “To Care for Those Who Once Cared for Us is the Highest of Honors”
Caregiving from a Son’s Perspective
Today, we’ll explore the complexities of caregiving with Mark Steven Porro: How do you balance the emotional weight of watching a parent age with the practical needs of their care? What do you do when the roles of parent and child are reversed? And how can we find lightness and connection even in the mostContinue reading “Caregiving from a Son’s Perspective”
Expect the Unexpected: Adventures in Eldercare
Listen to our great conversation with Mark Steven Porro, award-winning author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multitasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. We discuss the increasingly relevant topic of eldercare, as well as topics of family relationships and responsibilities, mental health, the role of humor in our lives, the value ofContinue reading “Expect the Unexpected: Adventures in Eldercare”