Photo Lab Chemistry Lesson

Potassium ferracinaide, hydroquinone, acetic acid, sodium thiosulfate… We worked with these and many other toxic chemicals every day in the lab. But that’s not the type of “chemistry” I had in mind for this blog entry. I was thinking more along the lines of the way two individuals relate to each other. There was some really freaky strong chemistry going on at Photoland BW (Before Walgreens). I remember having to make some noise (jingle my keys, clear my throat, etc.) before entering certain rooms to avoid catching the unsuspecting couple in mid kissy-face.

When Tom and Terry first started working at Walgreens, they seemed to bring some chemistry with them. That quickly changed when Tom saw Mel and Terry met Vlado. I’m sure there were many other intimate relationships that you or I might not even have been aware of.
It’s interesting how it all works out sometimes. Many married couples meet for the first time at their school or workplace. This is also true for me. I met my wife at the job I had right after Walgreens.

There’s all ways some risk involved in relationships. Hearts can be broken, dreams can be crushed, and your psycho-crazed ex might just come after you with a chainsaw. But when it works, when you find the right one, or they find you: that’s when we get an A+ on our chemistry exam. And what does this post have to do with anything?

I have been searching for my old co-workers on the internet, and last night I found four of them. That in itself is exciting (in a Dick Tracy kind of way). What’s even better is that these folks met at Walgreens and have been married more than 20 years. Who did I find? Donna & Brad, and Kathy & David. Do you remember them?

Rich and his wife get their "freak on" at the campout.