Author: Susan Dempsey

Susan is a writer of stories, blogs and essays who has enjoyed a variety of work experiences since she moved from her hometown in Wisconsin to eastern Missouri more than three decades ago. Having worked in the direct marketing,public relations, real estate, disaster restoration and even the travel industries, she shares her perspective as a "younger" baby boomer through her blog about life as she moves from the suburbs to the country. Family and history have always been an important part of her life, and she shares these with you along the way too.

I Married a Closet Redneck We Can Laugh Now

What IS a Redneck Anyway?

While our friends will tell you there was never a closet where Jeff hid his redneck self, I realize the term “redneck” means different things to different people. It depends on where you live, your personal politics AND the characters with whom you surround yourself. Historically it’s been used in a variety of ways, but … read more

I Married a Closet Redneck We Can Laugh Now

I Married a Closet Redneck: An Introduction

Some would say–my family members in particular–that I should’ve seen the signs. I should’ve known better. I should’ve picked myself up and ran the opposite direction—back toward civilized sanity, back toward intellectual pursuits, toward a good bottle of wine and jazz music. I should’ve kept my city neighborhood door locked and shut to the knocking. … read more

Memories Tributes

Henry, A Eulogy

This was a eulogy delivered today in honor of my father-in-law: Oh Henry!….Vinn….Dad….PawPaw….Mr. Dempsey…each of us here knows you from a different viewpoint. As one with the least amount of history with you, I can only touch upon a few moments of your life that represent 89—almost 90—years of a life fully lived. May I … read more