The Rockwood Files

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 “Ah, there you are.” Last night’s thunderstorm brought rumbles of his arrival. I went to sleep hoping for the long-awaited return. Like a sweetheart coming home […]

When I was a kid, our family had this old Zenith television that got glitchy on occasion. It would sometimes roll the picture or show nothing but black and white snow, and it had a […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 There’s one piece of furniture I adore and will probably never own. Every time I spot one in the background of a television show, my heart […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I’m writing today’s column on a Tuesday that feels like Monday. We just finished a glorious Labor Day weekend with plenty of one of my favorite […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 It’s hard to write with all the chomping in the room. Goldendoodles are not known for their table manners, or, in this case, floor manners. Mac […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Every family vacation wraps up with experiences sorted into categories – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Our crew ended the summer break with a […]

By Gwen Rockwood, syndicated columnist and mama of 3 As most parents know, one of the requirements of the job is to drive. Especially as kids get older and have more activities, the driving demands […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I know I shouldn’t be surprised. I should’ve known this was coming. But I honestly didn’t expect it. I thought I was special. And now I […]