February 18, 2008
BIG BUSINESS IN THE O.C.
Lasik in Orange County is big business. I suppose it has something to do with the population and the importance of looks in California. We had no shortage of doctors to visit. This time I went to several myself, as Tara wanted to spend time with Carol. Carol was getting a divorce from Sam, after only being married six weeks, and she was upset. I was upset too. We had just gone to Carol's wedding — her fourth– and she was now getting a divorce. Before I left I told Tara that her friend should give us a refund for our gift. Tara said I was insensitive. I didn't think so. We had attended two out of four of Carol's weddings, and I didn't think she was through yet. In fact, Carol was working in a name of another man, Tyler, whom she met through a friend. Tyler, I guess, was serving as her listening post for troubles. I couldn't believe it. Carol was really fond of Tyler, but that was it, according to Carol. I didn't care. I just got in the car and drove to the first doctor. He was attached to a clinic. I waited about a half hour and was in to see him. Later I called Tara and we met for dinner.