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.

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