Recent Lectures

The Best Excursion in Acapulco and the Tale of Doug, the Sea Turtle

While we decided on this excursion at the last minute, putting the least amount of thought and effort into it, it turned out to be the most meaningful of them all. Our family together, honoring loved ones gone too soon, ushering in new life, and feeling hopeful even in the face of great odds.

Spend a Day on Great Stirrup Cay

Prof. Cruise is hunkered down at home today hibernating in a blanket cave, fearful of reports of snowmageddon coming to Seattle this weekend, so I’ll be filling in for today’s lecture. Introducing Prof. Cruise’s T.A., “H” Allow me to introduce myself. I’m “H,” Prof. Cruise’s T.A. (teaching/travel assistant). At barely...

CLASS CANCELLED: SNOW DAY IN SEATTLE

Prof. Cruise here to deliver some welcome news: due to a rare snow day in Seattle, all schools are closed and our regularly scheduled lecture, “Three Sample Itineraries for your Day in Juneau,” will be delayed until tomorrow.  So instead of mumbling to yourself, “she shouldn’t have quit her day...

Saying Goodbye to the Seattle Viaduct

This weekend Seattleites are saying a final goodbye to the Alaskan Way Viaduct – a fixture of the downtown skyline since it first opened to traffic in 1953 – with a full slate of activities including an 8k race, bike ride, and a parade and arts festival.

Best Beaches Near Downtown Seattle

When you think of Seattle you probably think of the Space Needle, flying fish at Pike Place Market, and…rain.  And now you’ll think of Prof. Cruise, because that’s where I park my stuff and put my kid on the school bus in mismatched clothes – because I can’t concern myself...