One on my favorite memories from crossing the Pacific in a 37' boat was the silence while sitting in the cockpit with my captain at night.

So very nice.

I later worked my way through college working as a darkroom technician and sometimes photographer for a commercial photographer in SF. You can find samples of his work by searching for Orie Damewood. He had a studio in the Phelan building. 760 Market Street.

I don't recall meeting photographers, more likely editors. I do recognize some of the names you mention from photo credits in the paper. I was also in my early to mid teens ... a young guy.

Vertical length of sewer pipe filled with the chemicals. The developing film hung straight down in the solution. They let me develop my film there. If a photo sold I looked forward to seeing it in the paper and getting a check about a week later.

In the late sixties I was an aspiring photographer and would head out to a newsworthy event, take photos, and then head to some news office to pitch what I had. The Chronicle was one. I seem to recall their film developing thanks were unique.

Totally agree. We got both flu and covid shots last week.

Love you Pipa. You're always a bright spot in my day.

We erected a small museum in front of our home for this very reason.

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Your question brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of a song by Tom Waits. Here are the lyrics

www.tomwaits.com/songs/song/2...