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Personal History
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Treasured Memories
There is no greater gift we can give our loved ones than the stories of our lives.
Through a personal interview, narrative poems and short stories are created from the story of how you met, when you fell in love, how you became engaged. These poems can then be read at a wedding ceremony, printed as a gift for family members, and entered into your family album as a keepsake.
For Sample "How We Met" Poems Click Here
A Life Path Project
This "Life Path" poster shows the path of Elena's life, starting with her birthday through high school, her marriage, singing career, birth of her children, important vacation trips and the death of her husband. It was created with Elena's input, drawing and with the help of her family. Elena has Alzheimer's disease and is in a nursing home. This poster is an illustration of her great life, career and the family she raised. It is hung on the wall in her room at the nursing home, for all who enter the room to see. Her life, even though she can't remember much, is shared with everyone through this poster.
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This "Life Path Poster" depicts the path of a World War II veteran. It was created with Ray, showing the most important photos of his journey across the seas on the USS Huntington.
Hand Castings
While two family members (Mom & Dad, Mother & Daughter, etc.) are holding hands, a mold is created, taken back to our studio where “Precious Stone” is poured into the mold and a beautiful replica of family members hands is created to be put in an honorable place in your home.
Treasured Memory Poems
Interviews for Treasured Memory Poems can be done in person or over the phone. Poems are created from the interview about a chosen subject or story, using quotes from the person being interviewed. Price: $150.00 per poem $300.00 for a poem with an original watercolor painting as a background
Hand Castings
Plaster hand castings must be done in person and are done in the New England area only. A mold of your loved ones hands will be created, then taken back to the studio, where a plaster casting will be made. This process takes a couple of weeks for drying, sanding and finishing work. Prices start at $500.00.
Life Path Projects
Interviews for Life Path Projects can be done in person or over the phone. Photographs can be emailed to Susan, or copies can be sent by mail. Size of the life path poster or memory book is determined by how much information is to be included. Prices start at $300.00
Video Recording
Order a video recording of your loved one today! An interview will be held to help your loved one talk about old times, new times and the most meaningful events of their life. Video recordings are done in Connecticut only. Prices start at $700.00
Legacy Workshops
Prices start at $400.00 per workshop.
All of Susan Rosano's programs are eligible for Arts Presentation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. For information on these grants, please click here: Teaching Artist Grants ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To order a Treasured Memory Poem, Life Path, Video or Plaster Hand Casting, Contact Susan at: ctexpressivearts@aol.com or call 860-301-9033 in Cromwell, CT Susan has written and recorded hundreds of treasured memories from the lives of many people through poetry, short stories and "Life Path" art posters. She has written, using quotes from the storyteller, the stories of how couples met, war experiences, adventures, vacations, and many other subjects over the past five years. She has done this for wedding ceremonies, births, christenings, graduations, hospice patients and any other significant life events.
Dating
Albert I met my husband,
Albert, through neighbors Who lived across the
street. One of their friends
was Albert – They knew each other
from We started dating
shortly after we met. He was a wonderful man. Albert had another
girlfriend before me. They had just broken up
when we started dating. She wouldn’t marry
him because He was not Catholic. When she heard we were
dating, She came back to him. He was all confused. I told him we would
break up So he could think about
it. He decided to take a
cruise Visit his family and
think. He had no job at the
time. I went with friends to
see him off on the ship. From the dock, I waved
good-bye to him As the ship sailed off. Later, I got a letter
from him saying “What
a fool I was to let you go. If I could swim, I would have jumped off the ship To come back and be with you.” He asked me to come to And meet his family. So I went and We got engaged in Albert was a good
father, good provider and A wonderful man. I was lucky to have
married him. Meeting
Free Love When I was young, I was a wall flower. Didn’t have many boyfriends. I met Freeman at a birthday dinner
party. Margretta, a friend at school and
Freeman’s sister, Invited me to go. The purpose of the party was to
introduce Freeman’s brother, Hamilton, to new
women. I sat across from Freeman at dinner. After that, he came to visit me and We started going out. He used to bring his brother with him to
visit me. I think he did that because he was shy
or something. We went out to nightclubs together. A while later, at a piano bar on He told me he loved me. We dated for one year before we married. We never fought or argued. At one point, Freeman wasn’t sure
he’d want to marry. He felt because he would be a doctor, He might die young of a disease. During his time of indecision, I went on a trip to With my Aunt and Uncle. I brought Freeman’s photo with me and Slept with it under my pillow every
night. At this point, I knew I loved him. Sometime along the way, We just knew we would marry. He was the best guy I ever met.
MY SOUL MATE Meme
was my soul mate. Her
name was Marie, but I called her Meme. You
know, like me, me, me…….. She
used to call me Greek - People
in stores would always laugh When
they heard her call me that. I
don’t know if she knew my real name. We
met in grade school. She
was 14 and I was 15 when we started dating. Meme
was my soul mate. I
never knew another girlfriend and She
never knew another boyfriend. Meme
lived right down the street from me. She
latched on to me at age 14 and Wasn’t
gonna let anybody else get me. I
was 21 and she was 20 when we got married. I
could take you to my house anytime of the day and You
could eat off the floor. That’s
how immaculate she was. She
learned that from her spotless mom. She
still had a 24 inch waist after having three sons. Meme
didn’t work out – it was just her energy and Taking
care of her flower garden. Daisies
were her favorite. If
something had to be done, it had to be done now. She
had so much energy, I’d get tired just watching her. “If
you see something you want, just buy it” she would say. That
was her philosophy. She
passed on when she was 57 years old. My
sons used to say “Dad,
why don’t you go out to dinner with a lady friend sometime?” But
I was never interested. I
had my soul mate and I am content with that. I’m
ready to take a walk to the park To
meet my lovely Meme and Take
the stroll to heaven together. I
have no doubt she will be waiting for me there When
I pass away.
For further information or to book Susan, please Email her at: ctexpressivearts@aol.com or call Susan at 860-301-9033 in Cromwell, CT All of Susan Rosano's programs are eligible for Arts Presentation Grants from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. For information on these grants, please click here: Teaching Artist Grants
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The
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