Life Stories and Tales to be Told
Ned’s Online Autobiography and Multimedia Archive
Here I share my personal and family history stories. Now (September 2023) I have resumed posting to this site after a three-year hiatus due to health challenges. At this point, telling stories is what keeps me going.
I feel shame for having fallen out of touch with so many close family and friends, many quite abruptly during the years of caregiving crises with mom. I’m using this website as a way of reaching out and reconnecting, and giving some explanation for why I have been incommunicado for so long. For the full story, see my About Page.
I’ve just begun expanding this site beyond family history to include personal journaling. Expect continuous upgrading and reorganization. For the near term, this home page presentation is simply three lists: Featured Stories, Recent Stories and Developing Storylines.
Featured Stories
Frances Buratovich Memorial
Frances was laid to rest in a private (due to COVID-19) ceremony at noon on November 23rd, 2020. Her funeral program (downloadable) and guestbook are on this page.
I take you with me on a blue sky rambling nature walk through Ragle Park where I opine on reality and recovery and horseshit on the trail.
Thrilled and grateful for being able to complete an hour-long exercise class.
On a healing journey through time, a past self calls in strength from a future self.
Seven days of reflective journaling from the week I buried mom. Originally posted at my Autoblogography.me site, now archived on this page at NedBuratovich.com.
99th birthday celebration for Frances, mostly virtual, only four in-person (because of COVID-19)
At 94 years old, mom cooks a lamb roast dinner for her sons, Ned and Nick.
Stories Added/Updated Recently
Police Called for Pain Response – 3 years ago
3 years ago today police called by neighbor hearing my distress from pain and my improvement since then
Jesus and the Pandemic – My Recollection as Commentary
My commentary on an article titled "Jesus Would Not Approve" reminiscing on the bleakness of the times.
Chronic Pain Chronicles
A series of updates documenting my long road to recovery from a spinal injury.
Validation for Declining Back Surgery
Sharing a doctor's essays on ineffective treatments for back pain and the dangers of spinal surgery.
Why I Don’t Take Attitude from Anyone
Note to a friend on how strict upbringing shaped my reaction to chastisement.
The Day They Took Mom Away – 3 Years Ago
After 34 months of continuous care, mom was taken from my care and to the hospital for the last time on October 29, 2020
Frances Buratovich Storybook Memories
NedBuratovich.com became a repository for Buratovich Family Stories, with stories from Frances' (mom's) life to refresh her fading memory in her final years.
Doctor’s Indelicate Diagnosis
I asked the doctor treating me for my painful low-back injury, "Tell it to me straight, Doc, what's my diagnosis?"
Mom reads poem, Mother’s Day 2016
On Mother's Day, 2016, Ned's mom reads a poem she wrote to her own mother.
Poems by Frances Buratovich – Listed by Title
Frances wrote simple, positive poetry about her experiences and philosophies. This page lists, by title, all her poems posted to this website.
All Poems by Frances – On a Single Page
Frances wrote a series of poems about her experiences and philosophies. This article presents all her poems on one, long page for easy scrolling through the entire collection.
Personal Journal and Autobiographical Archive
For 2023, I'm adding personal journaling to the family stories already at this website.
Autoblogography.me – Original Daily Blog
Seven days of reflective journaling from the week I buried mom. Originally posted at my Autoblogography.me site, now archived on this page at NedBuratovich.com.
Happy New Year, Happy New Affirmations
Recorded on New Year's Day, reaffirming my dedication to self-expression as a means of self-preservation.