Motion,
Tough break, but you have landed on your feet compared to many I have known. Consider the short period of the marriage a blessing.
Good wife material is certianly out there, but it takes some looking to discover it. At least now you know what NOT to go after!
I got a dowry of a Land Rover Discovery when I married my wife, and she wore her mother's engagement ring until we had some custom rings made (my design) that have two _very_ small (like micro sized) diamonds from another piece of her mother's jewelry. Total cash investment for two rings - less than 2K. Everyone loves them, they are totally unique enamel custom dragons. And the engagment ring? Back in the jewelry box - "it was too big and flashy" for my awesome wife, who is over thirty and does have kids from a previous marriage.
Her biggest complaint? "When are you going to get that Ducati registered so I can take it for a ride?". This is often followed by "And we need to schedule another track event! Why don't you finish that 3.6 conversion so we have some real power in the old 911?". No kidding.
So, keep your eyes open!!
Best Regards and Good Luck -
Chris Brown
http://www.christianbrown.com
87 Carrara (3.6 in the garage..)
88 Ducati Paso 750
96 Cab (Wife's car often, no more Disco for her!)
94 Jeep Cherokee - Kid and Dog Transport