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My general attitude toward life when I first get up is of deep suspicion, verging on hatred. ... I am simply basted together until after breakfast.

Gladys Taber

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Gladys Taber
Age: 80 †
Born: 1899
Born: April 12
Died: 1980
Died: March 11
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Colorado Springs
Colorado
Gladys Bagg Taber
Together
Breakfast
Firsts
Hatred
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Toward
Life
General
Deep
Attitude
Simply
Verging
Morning
Suspicion

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