And I can see many people here with flowers.

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Over countless millennia it evolved its own vibrant ecosystem, its volcanic peaks cloaked in deep tropical forests still riot with life: exotic birds, flowers and reptiles, many of these species found nowhere else on the planet.

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Many also treat themselves to a massage, lunch with friends or flowers on this day.

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Mendel showed many pleated frocks in light and airy fabrications that move with the wind much like the wisteria flowers that inspired his collection.

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For many, this is a celebratory time to honor the woman who gave us life with flowers, a nice brunch, and a goopy, sentimental card telling Mom how much you adore her.

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