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Analysis Of The Topeka Public Library

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Through the years 2000 and 2005, the Topeka Public Library had a staff member named Melissa Robertson. She worked downstairs mostly, where her cubicle was filled with pictures of her and her daughter in various parks, laughing about various memories. There always seemed to be an empty tupperware pan, too. This pan had held the cinnamon rolls she brought for everyone every Friday, they were gone within minutes. The secret ingredient was instant mashed potato mix to make them fluffy, a fact that always confused her daughter.
Melissa also volunteered at the local toy store, reading stories for all the children visiting the store. As soon as the announcement was made over the intercom, their eyes lit up and they stumbled up the stairs in …show more content…

When she smiled, everyone else did too; rooms lit up with pure joy in her presence.
One of the few people lucky enough to spend the majority of their life with Melissa was Kay Kuhlman, they became friends when they were toddlers and maintained that friendship into adulthood. When they were in grade school, Kay’s house caught fire, causing her to lose not only her home, but many of her possessions too. Melissa was there, offering help in any way she could. When the incident repeated in high school, she provided material and emotional help again. At just 17 years old, Kay learned she was pregnant, and Melissa was one of the first people she told even though she was terrified of losing her best friend. She never said anything negative towards her, and instead assured her she had always been her friend, and she would be there for her through that as well. A few years later, Melissa gave birth to her own kid and their children quickly became friends; Melissa loved both children so wholly she wrote to the local newspaper about them and got an article published, which is still in Kay’s house to this day.
Many people looked up to Melissa, wanted to learn how to be so compassionate and cared for. It was a lesson that is not easily taught, but she did so beautifully. She cared about people with all of her heart, in the way some people only care about their family members. She always helped in any way she could, and excelled at pep talks. No one in her life ever

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