the blog name

when my sister was little, she often mispronounced words. even after we told her the correct pronunciation, she would still insist on using her own version of words. One of these words was “Rift Raft” which was her version of “Rough Draft.” In thinking about what I wanted to name this blog, I decided that I was tired of all of the “journey” analogies. I also, as a librarian and avid reader, often think of my life as a series of vignettes that combine to create my life story. This blog is all about the rough drafts that we’ve “written” while trying to grow from a couple into a family. Plus, I think the word “riftraft” is funny.