As we approach the eleventh anniversary of my mother’s passing, the spitting image of her appeared in my little village in the South of France. And she was, of course, shopping, just like Mom. Small worlds. Some images of the real Genevieve can be found here. And you can get your multi-award-winning A Cup ofContinue reading “Small Worlds”
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Finding Joy in Caregiving: A Son’s Journey
Mark walks us through taking care of his mother in her last days, the slow death he grieved along the way, and his humor he brought to the story. Mark’s book, “A Cup of Tea on the Commode,” has won 16 awards (and counting!) and shows the real and raw moments of caregiving while workingContinue reading “Finding Joy in Caregiving: A Son’s Journey”
Equal parts Heart, Humor, and Hope
This episode is equal parts heart, humor, and hope. Mark Steven Porro shares with host Shawn Perry the hilariously honest story of caring for his mom in “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Click here to listen. #eldercare #agingparents #acupofteaonthecommode #seniorzone @shawnperry
From Hollywood to Hospice
What happens when an actor, designer, and entrepreneur becomes a devoted caregiver to his aging mother? In this inspiring episode, Kim Sorrelle sits down with Mark Steven Porro, author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode, to share the extraordinary, often hilarious, and deeply touching story of how he turned his mother’s final yearsContinue reading “From Hollywood to Hospice”
Get Your Cup of Tea for an even Sweeter Price
Yes, that’s right. You can now get your Cup of Tea for an even sweeter price. This multi-award-winning memoir is just $5.99 on Amazon. To get yours now, click here. For more information, click here. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #agingparents #acupofteaonthecommode #amazon
From Laughter to Tears…
In this heartfelt conversation, Mark Steven Porro shares his journey of caring for his mother during her final years, as chronicled in his memoir, A Cup of Tea on the Commode. He discusses the challenges and joys of caregiving, the importance of humor, and the profound lessons learned about unconditional love and dignity in aging.Continue reading “From Laughter to Tears…”
Blending Humor, Heartbreak, and Resilience
Welcome to The Life Unscripted Podcast with Rosabel Zohfeld — where honest conversations inspire transformation! In this heartwarming episode, Rosabel sits down with Mark Steven Porro—award-winning designer, director, and bestselling author of the memoir A Cup of Tea on the Commode. Mark shares his unforgettable journey of becoming a 24/7 caregiver for his 89-year-old mother,Continue reading “Blending Humor, Heartbreak, and Resilience”
Get Your Cup of Tea for a Sweet Price
Apparently there was some money left over from the Bezos/Sanchez wedding, so Amazon decided to lower the price of A Cup of Tea on the Commode just in time for summer. Add this multi-award-winning memoir to your summer reading list for just $6.74. To get yours now, click here. For more information, click here. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #agingparents #acupofteaonthecommodeContinue reading “Get Your Cup of Tea for a Sweet Price”
Letting Go and Showing Up
I’m excited to share that I recently joined Amy Stone on her fantastic podcast, “The Art of Imperfect Adulting,” for an open and heartfull conversation about my caregiving journey with my mom. This was more than just a chat—it was a chance to revisit the adventure, the challenges, and the humor that shaped those yearsContinue reading “Letting Go and Showing Up”
Caregiving, a New PBS documentary
When Hollywood meets humanity, powerful stories emerge. That’s what happens in Caregiving, a new PBS documentary that pushes back the curtain on one of America’s most underrecognized — and essential — roles: family caregivers. From Brooklyn to Boca Raton, Florida, caregivers take center stage in this documentary streaming on PBS.org starting May 27, with a broadcastContinue reading “Caregiving, a New PBS documentary”