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It's ten in the morning and I’m checking in at the media tent for a cool little story. I bump into our friends at CBS’ Sunday Morning and Bill Geist, a correspondent with the show who is a great guy in person and really a wonderful writer. It’s been a dream of mine to have my story in their show. Who knows, maybe someday. Back to the event, I grab my red bracelet from the folks at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and head up to a giant crane that is holding a large dinner table. There is a red carpet extending to the platform and the sounds of fast-paced dance music playing in the background. Guys dressed in all black are preparing for a group of V.I.P.’s and me, for a high-flying brunch. It’s called, ‘Dinner in the Sky’ and it’s a company from Belgium. They are at the Casino to give customers an experience that truly is unique. Imagine having a candle lit dinner at a hundred fifty feet up in the air. The Atlantic Ocean in the distance, and a peaceful setting only made possible by being hoisted into the air. I think of being in a hot air balloon, just a quiet and eye opening view of our South Florida home. Before take-off, I meet Brittany Peitsmeyer with a North Miami Beach magazine. She says, “That’s the most exciting thing I wanted to do all week.”. We all head over to the table where we are strapped in like the seats on a rollercoaster. Safety first! There’s coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice and coming down the line, a plate of fresh berries, and rolls. We are slowly brought up with the crane to about a hundred and eighty feet. Looking around, you could see for miles and it was a serene feeling. Dishes clinked and laughter mixed with sounds of the wind blowing around us. We came back down and go figure, I was so busy taping the others having fun, that I didn’t even finish my brunch. Tickets are $500 bucks at the Casino if you want to experience it for yourself Watch the video at cbs4.com/mojo
"Owning a dog is really a huge responsiblity.", says Cheri Wachter with the Humane Society of Broward. Wachter isn't trying to scare you away from adopting a new puppy or kitten. The animal lover herself just reminds future pet parents that it's important to do your homework before deciding if you're ready for a four-legged family member.
Before Diane and I chose our Chihuahua Lilly, we learned the breed is different than what you may have heard. No, our dog isn't 'yippy' like you might think. Actually, it's all about training and doing it early. We took Lilly everywhere and let everyone pet her. Now, at two years old, she's a very well-adjusted pup.
Being a 'toy breed' we had to make sure that her blood glucose levels were in check. A gel supplemented her puppy food to keep her healthy. Not knowing about this would have put her life at risk. Just another reason you should do your homework when choosing a new dog or cat.
Every year, Shelters around South Florida encounter a problem with the amount of animals that are dropped off at facilities. It's chicks and bunnies at Easter. Chicks turn into chickens and bunnies into rabbits, go figure!
So, when you're children are asking for a new puppy or kitten, just remember it pays to do a little research to find the best pet for your family.
Having an animal in your family is an amazing opportunity for kids to learn responsibility and how to respect all forms of life. As a child myself, I had ducks, rabbits, dogs, cats and even quails (don't ask, long story).
If you would like to learn more about adopting a pet, visit the Humane Society of Broward.
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