Even though Mom couldn’t remember from where she learned it and had no intention of following it herself, she felt the need to impart some motherly wisdom to her son. Enjoy! #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #momshealthtips
Tag Archives: Caring for Mom
We’re Not Alone in Our Middle Age Mess
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 DanContinue reading “We’re Not Alone in Our Middle Age Mess”
Want a Great Summer Read?
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. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #NIEAawards #hofferaward #bookexcellenceawards #firebirdawards #indiereaderdiscoveryawards #IBAawards #AmerBookFest
Make Your Day Richer
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. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #makeyourdayricherpodcast
Still Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea
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 despiteContinue reading “Still Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea”
Six Awards and Counting
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 groupContinue reading “Six Awards and Counting”
The Awards Continue to Roll in
2024 National Indie Excellence Awards FinalistWe 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 theContinue reading “The Awards Continue to Roll in”
But Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea
Last week A Cup of Tea on the Commode won its fourth literary award but also earned its first “One Star” rating on amazon. To that reader, or more likely a non-reader, we say thank you for making sure we stay humble despite all our success. If you’d like to take a chance on thisContinue reading “But Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea”
Tossing Out Nuggets of Hope
The Let Fear Bounce podcast fearlessly embraces inspiration, creativity, and motivation for three incredible years, and now, as we kick off our fourth year, we’re gearing up for an even more uplifting journey! Give it a listen as Mark shares his story with host Kim Lengling. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #letfearbounce
When it Rains, It Pours
And I say, please continue to bring it on. We received this lovely news today. “Congratulations. Your book, A Cup of Tea on the Commode is a category finalist in the Eric Hoffer Book Awards. That makes three for three honors of distinction so far. Not too bad for my first book. If haven’t read itContinue reading “When it Rains, It Pours”