Recap: October

As I said last month, and worth repeating: “Webster University and Jeffrey Richard Carter Studios LLC have been the heart, core, and bulk of my October September. “I teach six days a week at home, and five days a week at school. I’m on University Senate, meaning the service element of my life is taking

What a difference!

Three and a half years later . . . . Summer 2022, with Adaeze at The Muny. November 2025, in my studio at school.

Mid-autumn portraits

Mid-autumn portraits from this week, taken at home in Saint Louis:

Interstate freeways

I found myself marveling last Sunday, as I was driving south on I-55 in Illinois, about the wonders of the freeway system in this country. The story is that President Eisenhower saw the wisdom and necessity of having immediately accessible roads crossing the country, as a result of his experience as a war-time general. Mr.

Karen

This one turns another year older today as she celebrates her birthday anniversary. Happy happy day to my sister Karen!!

Evensong

One of the glories of the Anglican tradition — and one of the key reasons I am an Episcopalian — is the magnificent wealth of music for the beautiful and peaceful evening service, Evensong. Last Sunday at attended Evensong at The Church of Saint Michael and Saint George, Clayton. This particular service celebrated All Saints

Fox Teen Talent

I’m delighted to see three of my private studio voice students on this roster for the next round of Fox Teen Talent! Congratulations Henry, Jack, and Gavin! Jeffrey Richard Carter Studios LLC

Poppie

My maternal grandfather, Edwin Lee Blocher Sr., died in the early hours of this day in 1967, nearly 60 years ago.

Good help

I’m reminded again and again how hard it is to get good help. Or communicate clearly. In August, I emailed a local organization asking that my recurring $10 donation, which they process automatically on their end, be stopped. A month later, the donation showed up again. I emailed yet again, and this time got a

Flora Carter

My paternal grandmother, Flora Carter, died in the very early hours of this day in 2000.