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Why I am sending cacti, not red roses, this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Cactus in a flower vase and, right, red roses.

Photo credit: Fotosearch

By  Mbataru 'Livestock'

My heart is still vibrant, but I will not sending any red roses to her this Valentine’s Day. I am sending her cacti (or cactuses if you like).

Yes, cactus, that thorny, desert plant that waves at you in the desert of northern Kenya. Ahh? Ati!

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