Autoblogography.me – Original Daily Blog
Autoblogography.me was meant to be my intimate daily journal, “fulfilling my narrative imperative.” Launched when I buried mom, abandoned after 7 days, too overwrought to continue. Archived here.
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Frances Buratovich Memorial
Frances was laid to rest in a private (due to COVID-19) ceremony at noon on November 23rd, 2020.
More stories will be added to this page in near future days. Everything is overwhelming for me (Ned, her live-in caregiver for the last three years) at this current moment.
More ...Frances’ Knitting and Sweaters, from Years Ago
Over the years (decades) Frances has knit over a hundred sweaters for family and friends (and herself). Mom made over a dozen just for me. I brought some out today to show mom and photograph them for display.
More ...Crochet from Frances’ closet, 2020
Over the years (decades) Frances has crocheted numerous items for her home, to give as gifts and to sell. These last few years, she hasn’t been able to do much. Rummaging through her closets and drawers, we found these items, made in years gone by, but possibly not photographed until now.
More ...Frances’ 99th Birthday
99th birthday celebration for Frances, mostly virtual, only four in-person (because of COVID-19)
More ...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.
More ...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.
More ...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.
More ...Christmas Carousel and Crochet, 2018
Video of a Christmastime table setting, with red tablecloth (made by mom), two crocheted trivets, a square crocheted doily under a porcelain Christmas carousel music box.
More ...Crochet Scarves by Frances, 2017
After her hand surgery in 2014, mom wanted to crochet again in 2017, but was only able to make simple scarves and pot-holders.
More ...Mom and the Storm Trooper
Mom gets the giggles when presented with a life-sized blow-up balloon of a Star Wars Storm Trooper.
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