A Cup of Tea on the Commode - Large Print Edition

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My mother's first attempt at dying occurred nine days after her eighty-ninth birthday. Mark lived a carefree bachelor life, no children, few responsibilities outside of work, but that all changed when The Call came. So he gave up that life and moved back to his childhood home in New Jersey to take over his eighty-nine-year-old mothers care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included Genevieves current caretakers. After, he asked his mother, Do you trust me She whispered, Yes. Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe She nodded. That means Im in charge, and that means now you must obey me. Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked him dead in the eye, then puckered up her lips. He wasnt sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing him luck. He kissed her and hoped for the best. Compassion, patience, and the indispensable sense of humor came into play daily and often all at once during their journey. The parent/child role reversal may not have been unique to Mark, but how he dealt with it was. For instance, one day, hoping to make Genevieves adventures on the commode a tad more pleasant, he offered her a cup of her favorite beverage. It was a hit, and a cup of tea on the commode became a staple on the morning menu. A Cup of Tea on the Commode, a sad, sweet, and funny memoir, chronicles Marks multitasking adventures of filling Genevieves last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close.

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Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), holds an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and theatre productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Hollywood entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies, but hold the applause: none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France, but hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where he thinks the locals insist his French isn't so bad.