The Rockwood Files

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 We moms love having an official Mother’s Day because people are generally extra nice to us all day long. They give us sweet cards or gifts, […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Tom just walked out the door heading for the airport. In a few hours, he’ll be in sunny California on a three-day business trip and I’ll […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I think I’m being followed. There are footsteps behind me everywhere I go – even into the bathroom. Not only am I being tailed throughout the […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 I believe in karma – also known as the law of “what goes around comes around.” And years ago, when I was young and stupid, I […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 They call it Spring Break, but maybe it should be named “Spring Rush.” Because that’s what we did. We rushed to get packed, rushed three kids […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, there were smoke signals and crude drawings on cave walls. Then there were homing pigeons, the telegraph, […]

Dear appliances, We’ve been together a long time now. And you’re great. Really, you are. I want you to know how much I appreciate all the work you do around here. I seriously don’t know […]

By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 My birthday plans were simple. Maybe a little shopping with my mother, who was visiting for the weekend. Maybe I’d talk my dad into planting some […]