I have decided that I am going to become a (metaphorically speaking) bowl of stone soup. Here's the start of my recipe: <P>1 life time --of not punishing my H for his past behavior. (This one will be a really hard item to find)<BR> <BR>20 1/2 cups --of learning how to be happy, and not dwell on the bad things that are happening/happened to me.<P>A large dose --of unempowering the OW in my life. (Is that a word? Works for me)<P>Omit the-- comparing myself to OW. --USE self respect as a SUB.<P>48 Gallons-- of regaining control over my life.<P>ADD as many-- of the things that make me happy.<P>4 cups-- of forgiving the people that hurt me, because I can.<P>8 tablespoons-- of no longer wasting my precious time, wondering where H is, or if he is with OW, I can only control what I do.<P>A Whole LOT-- of learning to love myself.<P>2 Life Times --Of learning to respect my H and recognizing his efforts.<P>1 Pound-- of singing in the shower, and while I am doing the dishes like I used to.<P>7 Cases-- of learning to take care of myself.<P>365 Days-- of making everyday the best it can be.<BR>5 Stores Full-- of sexy underwear<P>There, that should cover it for now. Reminder: This soup is not an instant soup that comes from a can…. It takes time..To simmer, and stew, and with all the right ingredients, I think it could be better than before. Any suggestions?<BR>

How about a dose of going back to 1968 and marrying the gorgeous, so romantic, Air Force pilot who worshipped the ground I walked on, who is now an air traffic controller in another state, instead of the sucky, cheating, lieing [censored] I married!!!, because he begged me to!!! I guess he has forgotten that part of our history.<P>CT

Hey Noodles-<BR>I love your recipe and if you don't mind, I think I'll join you! You don't mind sharing do you?

Cloudy- join right in the more the better! I would love to share.<P>Catplay- Maybe a Quart of the Serenity Prayer <BR>will do here. You sound very angry. I am too, that is why I thought I might try this...something that makes me feel good for a change!<P>Have at it guys, thats what stone soup is..a group effort!<P>Noodles<P>

Dear Noodles,<P>And don't forget TO GARNISH with a SMILE , sense of humour , lovely perfume, nice hair, radiant face, and positive energy.<P>Love<BR>weep

Thanks Weep I almost forgot those..very important..<P>noodles