The Rockwood Files

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 There’s a set of stainless steel doors that get opened and closed in our house at least 20 times a day. And typically when I open […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 On New Year’s Day, we heard the tell-tale scratching behind the wall in an upstairs closet. We’ve heard that sound two other times during the seven […]

 By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Every three years or so, my husband Tom gets a certain look in his eye. It’s unmistakable. He’s got the itch again. And he’s been looking […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3      There are a few things my oldest boy inherited from me that he’s not crazy about – the smattering of freckles across his nose, pale […]

Dear Santa, By now you’ve probably received letters from my kids. Don’t worry about the length of their wish lists. I’ve told them not to expect everything on the list to show up under the […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 There’s a lot of Santa speculation around our house this season. The kids are now 11, 8 and 6, and they’re asking much more specific questions […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Last week, there was a foul mood afoot. Our oldest, who is typically a laid-back, agreeable 10-year-old, sounded more like a grumpy old man. It was […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Today two senior citizens took a brave leap into the future. My parents both needed new cell phones and their wireless contracts were up for renewal, […]