The Rockwood Files

This will sound weird, but lately I find myself fantasizing about learning to knit. Even though I’m not a “crafty” person, I can’t get this image out of my head – me sitting serenely on […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 American culture likes people who are “outdoorsy.” Society sees it as a healthy, wholesome way to live. Outdoorsy people are generally considered to be adventurous, energetic, […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 In our laundry room, we have a small bin for “lost socks.” The irony here is that the socks in the bin aren’t lost at all. […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 When our three kids were babies and toddlers and I stayed home with them full-time, I often felt guilty about doing one thing instead of the […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Last night we watched the finale of a sitcom, The Middle, that we’ve followed for nearly 10 years now. Tom was on a business trip, so […]

Remember that time you went to your high school prom and there were exotic birds, paid performers twirling fire torches, and a caged live tiger at the center of the dance floor? No? That didn’t […]

Dear Ice Maker, I’m going to have to give you a new name. Your current one – ice maker – isn’t accurate any more since you don’t make ice and haven’t for two weeks now. […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Burnout. It’s not just for middle-aged workaholics anymore. Sometimes even teenagers get it. As the mother of two teens and one tween, I’ve seen it happen […]