The Rockwood Files

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Tom and I had plenty of reasons not to plan a trip this summer – too many crowds, too expensive, too hot, too tiring. But after […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Noise pollution was a problem at our house. The culprits? The treat-eating, hair-shedding, tail-wagging family members who press their black noses against the front windows for […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Last week, I told you how my mom restlessly vacuumed her way through a bout of Covid. I also mentioned I was stuck in the “incubation […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 My 78-year-old mom has Covid. What she does not have is the patience for having Covid. This morning I went to check on her and caught […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Off the coast of Maine, a fishing crew raised their nets and saw something weird – a bright orange lobster with only one claw. Because it […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 About 21 years ago, I learned one of my first lessons about being a parent. When our son was born, I thought he was perfect. So […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 If you want a giant display of green leaves, I’ve got you covered. If you prefer a vase full of stunning hydrangea blooms, I’ve got nothing. […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Yesterday, Tom and I went to Walmart Supercenter and split up to find what we needed. Ten minutes later, I got a phone call from him. […]