Janet Snyder

Book 5 of 5 in SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOMUlla's all-time favorite expression is "What the World? "One of her earliest childhood memories was a very painful one. Ulla was about four years old. She woke up in the middle of the night, throwing up, sick in her bed. She needed her mommy Ulla went to awaken her mother and this is when she came face-to-face with her mom's inner demons, pent-up anger, and uncontrollable rage. Ulla's mom shouted in a nasty tirade the entire time she was cleaning Ulla up, jerking everything about and changing the soiled sheets. "Don't even think you are getting into bed with me " As Ulla sobbed herself back to sleep after that dreadful experience, she remembered feeling woefully guilty and utterly ashamed. "What the World? " This was one of the dark memories from Ulla's early childhood.Today, we would call this early childhood trauma abuse. However, it would take many more years for Ulla to recognize it as such, and for her to begin to understand the deep roots of scarcity and unworthiness that she manifested.Many decades later, Ulla, much older and a wee bit wiser, decided to search for answers to some of her most probing life questions."Why am I here?" "Why are any of us here?" "What is my purpose?"Do you know anyone like Ulla? Perhaps this adult fiction illustrated short story will speak to them OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM: Bertha BaggageEdith ExcuseConnie ConformityHerbert Hatred

Book 4 of 5 in SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOMJust like every other wannabe dictator, Herbert Hatred invaded our sensibilities and focused on who he could hurt the most: women and minorities.Daily, he painted foreigners and immigrants as potential threats. Herbert Hatred challenged women's social status, undermining gender equality and interfering with laws protecting women's reproductive rights.Herbert, extremely self-absorbed, a masterful liar, and compassionless, with a sadistic personality, embodied hatred.His playbook tactics were filled with ramped-up rhetorical rants, deep-seated anger, rage, and evil hatred.He was masterful at riling it up, stoking it, fueling it through repetition, and using it to advance his own personal desire to be the "Boss of all of us, FOREVER."But we've been there before. Political unrest and a nation divided were well documented during this nation's Civil War era, where families' allegiances were deeply divided and brothers fought each other.Today, 1,400+ organized hate groups and anti-government entities are creating havoc throughout this nation.We've witnessed failed governments all across the globe.Could we possibly lose this nation's democracy, too?Perhaps this adult fiction illustrated short story is worth your time.OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM: Bertha BaggageEdith ExcuseConnie ConformityUlla Universe

Book 3 of 5 in SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOMIt's part of human nature to make excuses, but has it become your last name? Sometimes, we can take it a bit too far Edith and Ellie have been best friends since childhood. Edith always seems to be the one with a dramatic song and dancewhen she needs an excuse not to participate in certain activities with Ellie. At other times, she seems very evasive.Whether it's an invitation for dinner together, an outdoor concert, a recommendation to use an organic hair product, or even the suggestion of a walk or workout routine, Edith almost always answers Ellie without any hesitation in defiant justification."What else have you been up to, Edith? Tell me about that short storybook your daughter Evelyn gave you to read. What's the name of it again?" asks Ellie."That weird book? 'OOOH Crap We Become What We Think About, '" roars Edith."Isn't that the dumbest name anyone's ever heard?""It says right here, 'Give yourself permission to start a new path.' What the hell is that supposed to mean?""It's a little too late for me to be starting a new path at 77 years old ""It's called a 'StoryBookPath, '" Edith says with sarcasm."And I certainly don't have time to hear about some ridiculous stories ""I'm no damn kid, that's for sure "Damn ...DAMN ...and shit fire, shit Do you know anyone like Edith? Maybe YOU are Edith Perhaps this adult fiction, illustrated short story is worth reading.OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM: Bertha BaggageConnie ConformityHerbert HatredUlla Universe

Book 1 of 5 in SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOMBertha was in familiar company as she sat with the regulars in her favorite neighborhood pub. She came to socialize. Everybody knew everybody here. Some came to drown their problems; enough liquor made them forget. Bertha came to let her opinions be known. Bertha brought her baggage.Bertha learned a long time ago that alcohol worked wonders to hush her emotions and keep them hidden deep down inside. Bertha carried a LOT of baggage. Bertha often exclaimed, "Life's a bitch and then you die "Sometimes when Bertha walked through the front door of the pub, the bartender could tell by the look on her face that she was bringing baggage into his bar.Baggage. Baggage. Baggage. If those bags had labels, they would read: Unworthiness. Scarcity. Low Self-Esteem. Anger. Resentment. Jealousy.Do you know anyone like Bertha?Perhaps this adult fiction, illustrated short story will resonate with them OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM: Connie ConformityEdith ExcuseHerbert HatredUlla Universe

Book 2 of 5 of the SILVER SERIES of GROWN-UP WISDOM Conformity can be good or bad, but it doesn't lead us to community. Connie was born into a well-to-do family that prided themselves on the beliefs of their political affiliation. Her ancestors owned slaves, although her family agrees this was not their fault.Connie's family believed they'd had enough of this total bullshit (as they described it)-eight long years with the country's first Black president. They didn't agree with a single move or idea from him. All of Connie's friends and their families shared the same views.But occasionally, Connie wondered if there might be a way for both political parties to work toward bipartisanship so we could all live in harmony.One day, Connie proclaimed, "Mom, I've been thinking about taking my own path and registering as an independent voter.""Constance Suzanne I don't ever want to hear you speak of something so foolish again," replied her mother in a very stern voice."As long as you are a part of THIS family and we pay your college tuition, you are to put that nonsense out of your pretty little head. We will NOT talk about this again "Shortly thereafter, Connie met a tall, handsome young man named Ralph. He shared the same ideology as most everyone around her. Connie's parents simply adored Ralph and encouraged her to pursue this relationship with gusto.In 1958, "political party" was not a deciding factor in considering a romantic relationship. Today, deep-seated political positions trump personal integrity, with 79% not willing to choose someone of an opposing party. Yep...that's conformity.Want to know more about the path Connie chose?Perhaps this adult fiction, illustrated short story is worth reading.OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM: Bertha BaggageEdith ExcuseHerbert HatredUlla Universe

Book 3 of 5 in SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM It's part of human nature to make excuses, but has it become your last name? Sometimes, we can take it a bit too far Edith and Ellie have been best friends since childhood. Edith always seems to be the one with a dramatic song and dance when she needs an excuse not to participate in certain activities with Ellie. At other times, she seems very evasive.Whether it's an invitation for dinner together, an outdoor concert, a recommendation to use an organic hair product, or even the suggestion of a walk or workout routine, Edith almost always answers Ellie without any hesitation in defiant justification."What else have you been up to, Edith? Tell me about that short storybook your daughter Evelyn gave you to read. What's the name of it again?" asks Ellie."That weird book? 'OOOH Crap We Become What We Think About, '" roars Edith."Isn't that the dumbest name anyone's ever heard?""It says right here, 'Give yourself permission to start a new path.' What the hell is that supposed to mean?""It's a little too late for me to be starting a new path at 77 years old ""It's called a 'StoryBookPath, '" Edith says with sarcasm."And I certainly don't have time to hear about some ridiculous stories ""I'm no damn kid, that's for sure "Damn ...DAMN ...and shit fire, shit Do you know anyone like Edith? Maybe YOU are Edith Perhaps this adult fiction, illustrated short story is worth reading. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF WISDOM: Bertha Baggage Connie Conformity Herbert HatredUlla Universe

Book 3 of 5 of the SILVER SERIES of GROWN-UP WISDOM Conformity can be good or bad, but it doesn't lead us to community. Connie was born into a well-to-do family that prided themselves on the beliefs of their political affiliation. Her ancestors owned slaves, although her family agrees this was not their fault. Connie's family believed they'd had enough of this total bullshit (as they described it)-eight long years with the country's first Black president. They didn't agree with a single move or idea from him. All of Connie's friends and their families shared the same views. But occasionally, Connie wondered if there might be a way for both political parties to work toward bipartisanship so we could all live in harmony. One day, Connie proclaimed, "Mom, I've been thinking about taking my own path and registering as an independent voter." "Constance Suzanne I don't ever want to hear you speak of something so foolish again," replied her mother in a very stern voice. "As long as you are a part of THIS family and we pay your college tuition, you are to put that nonsense out of your pretty little head. We will NOT talk about this again " Shortly thereafter, Connie met a tall, handsome young man named Ralph. He shared the same ideology as most everyone around her. Connie's parents simply adored Ralph and encouraged her to pursue this relationship with gusto. In 1958, "political party" was not a deciding factor in considering a romantic relationship. Today, deep-seated political positions trump personal integrity, with 79% not willing to choose someone of an opposing party. Yep...that's conformity. Want to know more about the path Connie chose? Perhaps this adult fiction, illustrated short story is worth reading. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF WISDOM: Bertha BaggageEdith ExcuseHerbert HatredUlla Universe

Book 2 of 5 in SILVER SERIES OF GROWN-UP WISDOM Bertha was in familiar company as she sat with the regulars in her favorite neighborhood pub. She came to socialize. Everybody knew everybody here. Some came to drown their problems; enough liquor made them forget.Bertha came to let her opinions be known. Bertha brought her baggage. Bertha learned a long time ago that alcohol worked wonders to hush her emotions and keep them hidden deep down inside. Bertha carried a LOT of baggage. Bertha often exclaimed, "Life's a bitch and then you die " Sometimes when Bertha walked through the front door of the pub, the bartender could tell by the look on her face that she was bringing baggage into his bar. Baggage. Baggage. Baggage. If those bags had labels, they would read: Unworthiness. Scarcity. Low Self-Esteem. Anger. Resentment. Jealousy. Do you know anyone like Bertha? Perhaps this adult fiction, illustrated short story will resonate with them OTHER BOOKS IN THE SILVER SERIES OF WISDOM: Connie ConformityEdith ExcuseHerbert HatredUlla Universe