a Novel by Marilee Manz
The word Zocalo means the base of a statue or column. In the main square in Mexico City, in Colonial times, they planned on erecting a column, but it was never completed. People would say: “meet you at the zocalo.” The name stuck and this square became known as the Zocalo. This has transferred to other Mexican cities where they refer to their main square as the Zocalo.
In her hotel room in Mexico City, Cheryl hears music and investigates. The music was coming from the other side of the window. But her room didn’t face outside.
What began in black and white, blossomed into color.
We all have curiosity to see what’s on the other side of the mountain.
Some people help you, and some people hinder you.
When most people think of vacationing in Mexico, they see themselves lying on a beach with blue skies overhead, and a drink in their hand. Cheryl had other ideas.
Other than the crunching sound underfoot, the earth covered in snow is transformed into a hushed silence.
There were many occasions where a Maya King would dance for the people
The Weaselhead is an area in Glenmore Park in Calgary with a history stemming from the late 1800’s and was named by the Tsuu T’ina Natives. The first bridge to cross the Elbow River was built near Weaselhead Crossing, where people had from time immemorial crossed the river by foot. 
For more information about this area visit https://calgaryringroad.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/the-weaselhead-and-the-city/
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