Vicki Baker Walking into a bakery shop, a wave of intoxicating scents washed over us: sweet vanilla, toasted almonds, caramelized sugar, and rich cocoa. Our eyes immediately went to the display cases where dozens of ornate creations sat on pristine platters. Tiered wedding cakes decorated with delicate, edible flowers. Rows of cupcakes with colorful swirls…
Vicki Baker Ever daydream of gaining superpowers and saving the world? Of joining forces with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, or Green Lantern to combat evil? This summer the fantasy of jumping into a comic book universe came true for Girls on Wheels (well, not exactly) as we stepped into the Universe of Light presented at…
Vicki Baker Teamwork involves people working together and combining their skills and perspectives to produce a result greater than what any single person could accomplish alone. Over the past decade, Girls on Wheels frequently stepped out of the box and faced a range of new experiences: rock climbing, indoor sky diving, horseback riding, electric go-cart…
Vicki Baker These days, you can learn pretty much anything you want on the Internet: How to chop an onion. How to stretch pizza dough. How to make foolproof Hollandaise. And you certainly don’t need to take cooking classes for the recipes—20 years ago, maybe. But now, they’re a dime a dozen online. But that…
Vicki Baker The Titanic, a British luxury passenger ship, set out on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City in 1912. It was the largest passenger ship at the time, known for its grandeur and luxury. Touted as unsinkable, it struck an iceberg in the early hours of April 15, 1912. Within…
Vicki Baker There’s something special about baklava. It elicits hungry groans of longing from whoever is near, whenever it’s mentioned. It’s superbly delicious. The crunchy nuts and flaky pastry defy their natural properties and completely and utterly melt in your mouth. It’s almost too much to handle. Well, almost. Girls on Wheels member Karen Dipietro…
Vicki Baker Have you ever had the feeling the whole world knew something you didn’t? That’s exactly how Girls on Wheels (Susan Hebert, Vicki Baker, Karen Dipietro, Cassie Richardson, and Nancy Burns) felt after recently visiting Oklahoma City. If your knowledge of OKC is limited, don’t feel bad. We were in the same situation, which…
Vicki Baker No part of America is immortalized as much as the West. It’s the land of vast ranches, dusty cattle drives, and a merciless landscape. All too frequently, though, that image is dominated by the male rancher and rough and tough cowboy. Cowgirls’ voices are seldom heard. Seeking a glimpse of the other side…
Where did the Girls on Wheels go to celebrate the holidays? Downtown Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, of course! We visited the Palace Arts Center, which has a restored 1940s-era theater where the Texas Tenors performed. The Texas Tenors are celebrating 15 years together. Since competing in America’s Got Talent in 2009, JC, Marcus,…
Vicki Baker As kids, remember all the rounds of miniature golf we played? It must have been hundreds. Hundreds of times hitting multi-colored balls on green outdoor carpet as a gigantic plaster hippo loomed ahead while we ricocheted putt after putt off bright-orange obstacles. Now, as adults, Girls on Wheels (Nancy Burns, Shirley Monge, Karen…