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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Mom Always Loved a Good Sale
She enjoyed any sale really. And although she’ll miss this one, you don’t have to. In celebration of all mothers this Mother’s Day, we have reduced the price of the award-winning, best-selling A Cup of Tea on the Commode Kindle/ebook to just $2.99 for a limited time only. If you already have it, why not shareContinue reading “Mom Always Loved a Good Sale”
Big News Coming Next Week
In celebration of all mothers this Mother’s Day, we’re offering a super deal on the Kindle/eBook version of the award-winning “A Cup of Tea on the Commode. My multi-tasking adventures of caring for Mom. And how I survived to tell the tale.” Check back on May 8, 2024. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #superdeal #mothersday
Mom Always Loved a Good Sale
And though she’ll miss this one, you don’t have to. From March 7-14 A Cup of Tea on the Commode Kindle/ebook versions will be on sale for just $2.99. If you’ve already read it, why not share the joy with a loved one. Click here. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode
Did God Talk to You?
From March 7-14 A Cup of Tea on the Commode Kindle/ebook versions will be on sale for just $2.99. You can save $3.15 on the paperback right now. If you’ve already read it, share the joy with a loved one. Click here. #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode
We All Should Listen to Our Mothers
“I Promised I’d Make Her Laugh At Least Once A Day” with Guest Author Mark Steven Porro This week on SHLTMM, you’ll hear the endearing story of a son who came home to take care of his mom. Mark Steven Porro packed up his belongs and moved back home to New Jersey to become theContinue reading “We All Should Listen to Our Mothers”
A New Wardrobe
My first task after taking over Mom’s caregiving duties was buying her a new wardrobe. No more drab nightdresses. She got so excited, she decided to wear them all at once.
Three Bags of Crunchy Granola
Mom: I’m saying goodbye. Mark: Where are you going? Mom: Heaven, I hope. Mark: Why? Mom: Well, I’m not going to hell. Mark: Of course not, but why now? I just fixed up the house. Mom: The what? Mark: The house. Don’t you want to enjoy it? (no response) And I just bought three bags of crunchy granola. (She laughs and falls back asleep)
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Fireplace
As our family grew, so did the Everest of gifts Mom bought. The house could handle the increasing numbers, but the fireplace could not. Stockings spanned the entire face and spilled onto both sides, two or more to a hook, prompting visitors to say, “You’re gonna need a bigger fireplace.”
New Wardrobe
My first task after taking over Mom’s caregiving duties was buying her a new wardrobe. No more drab nightdresses. She got so excited, she decided to wear them all at once.