Jim thanks folks for their prayers, thoughts, mojo and vibes.
Bob Shryock Former Times columnist Jim Six, having endured his second chemotherapy infusion, continues to battle his cancer with courage and a uniquely positive outlook.
"Two down, 16 to go," Jim emails. "So far, I have luckily had no unpleasant side effects from chemo. I get really tired earlier in the day, but I can deal with that without problems."
Jim takes his treatments at Anderson/Cooper Voorhees, where his doctor prescribes the chemicals he should get, in what order, and how much.
"My sessions seem to be about three hours, starting with three different anti-nausea machines. I'm lucky. Some people are there for six or more hours each time. Others have in-house sessions, then have to take a chemo pump home with them.
"I'm still sitting by the Delaware River at RiverWinds Point as often as possible. I got such a great suntan there. People keep telling me how healthy I look. And I am healthy.
"Now, however, I have to stay out of direct sunlight, so I slather on sunscreen and seek some shade there.
"There's something poetically serene about being by that gently rolling river at such a beautiful place."
Jim thanks folks for their prayers, thoughts, mojo and vibes.
"Whatever they want to call what they're sending my way helps a great deal."
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The Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, located at 58 N. Broad St. in Woodbury, will host a Downton Style Tea Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. in conjunction with its current exhibit,
Gloucester Abbey: Downton Style Fashions. The event ties into the 250th birthday of the Hunter Lawrence Jessup House.
Tickets are $25 per person and hats or tea dresses are optional. For reservations, phone 848-8531.
The tea takes place on the first floor of the museum, surrounding the fashion exhibit. It brings to life that elegant era depicted on Downton Abbey, the PBS Masterpiece series.
Menu items include tea sandwiches prepared by Amelia's Teas & Holly in Mullica Hill.
After tea, guests will be invited to tour the Downton exhibit, at no extra charge, and will receive complimentary gifts.
Bob Shryock may be reached at bshryock@njadvancemedia.com. Follow South Jersey Times on Twitter @TheSJTimes. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
