Celebration

I have been divorced for 3 years today! And I have never been happier. But I wish someone had told me THIS story when I was a little princess.

Once Upon a Time in a Land Far Away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.

The frog hopped into the princess' lap and said

"Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, until an evil witch cast a spell upon me. One kiss from you, however, and I will turn back into the dapper, young price that I am, and the, my sweet, we can marry, and set up housekeeping in your castle, with my mother, where you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children, and forever feel grateful and happy doing so."

That night, as the princess dined sumptuously on lightly sauteed frog legs, seasoned in a white wine and cream sauce, she chuckled and thought to herself:

I don't fucking think so!

And today, I celebrate my independence and happiness! Celebrate with me!