anodetoelse

It’s a plague that has hit our nation hard…and possibly the world. And the cure seems to be hard to swallow.

I hear it all the time. From friends, from family, from workers, from leaders…the dreaded Someone Else.

One of the quotes I hear most often is, “You’re a mother of four, isn’t there Someone Else who could do that?” And the answer is an obvious yes, but the reality has become an obvious no.

When did our world become so indifferent to what was going on around it? When did we become satisfied with the status quo and willing to accept everything at face value? Oh, we like to talk a big game, and complain about our lot in life, but when it comes down to it we’re willing to pass the buck.

Do I need to clarify?

I see it in the news all the time. Someone Else has done something wrong and Someone Else is responsible. Someone Else should have to pay and Someone Else needs to make some changes. People want to vote, but not for choices A, B, or C, but for Someone Else. And maybe we could make some change, but Someone Else would be just as bad.

Someone Else is responsible for our lot in life, and we could take the chance to improve ourselves and work for a better tomorrow, but it would be easier if Someone Else would pave our way…or better yet, pay our way.

Someone Else is the reason why I’m this way, and Someone Else will have to step up and reach out to me, just so I can make it another day. Someone Else will have to pay the price and Someone Else will write the check…physically or otherwise.

Someone Else is responsible for the food on my plate and Someone Else isn’t doing a good enough job. Someone Else should be watching out for our children and Someone Else should be rewarding those that are doing it right. Yes, I’m a little tired of this Someone Else. Yet, I see hope. Recently, our local school had a meeting regarding the future of our wrestling program…and truly the future of most sports programs in the school. The numbers are glum, but the future holds a glimmer of hope. And the best hope of all was that this group of people decided that Someone Else isn’t the best person to have respond. It’s simply time to act.

I will admit that there are times when you truly need to involve Someone Else. But it’s mostly an excuse to pass the responsibility on to another party, somewhere down the road. And it’s time to stop.

I better get to my dishes and laundry. I know Someone Else won’t do them.

8–12

East Grand Forks 125 Anniversary

218.773.2483 www.egf.mn

Head across the river for some major fun in East Grand Forks. Parade, fireworks, live music, wagon train, games, contests and an all-school reunion are on the schedule.

9 Music Montage

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Join in an interactive evening of music outside on the park plaza at Great Northern Park [425 N Broadway, Fargo] 6pm–8pm. An open mic format invites talented local musicians to perform to a crowd of all ages. Get your shot up on the stage or just enjoy the up and coming talent in our community.

9 & 16 Park It!

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Meet the Xcellent Art teacher at the park & create take home arts & crafts 1pm–4pm. This is a FREE event. August 9th at Village

West Park [4415 9th Ave Cir S, Fargo] & August 16th at Centennial Park [4101 25th St S, Fargo].

11, 18 & 25

Town Square Farmers Market

218.779.1382 www.tsfarmersmarket.com

Every Saturday, through September, the Town Square [3rd St & DeMers Ave in Downtown Grand Forks] will be filled with a variety of vendors selling everything from fresh produce & homebaked goods to handmade jewelry & clothing.

13

Fargo Rock Concert

701.499. 7788 www.fargoparks.com

Punk, Rock, Metal! Two bands! Three different nights! All ages welcome! Get your friends and come out to see the areas up and coming musicians Dike West [310 4th St S, Fargo] 7pm–9pm. These shows are FREE and all ages are welcome to attend.

13

Movie Night

701.499. 6060 www.fargoparks.com

Come to Island Park [302 7th St S, Fargo] at dusk for some fun in the park at the annual Summer Movie Nights! The fun starts when the sun goes down with a movie complete with free Pepsi and popcorn while supplies last.

14

RiverArts

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Celebrate summer at RiverArts in Memorial Park [210 8th St N, Moorhead] from 5:30pm8:30pm! Bring the whole family for an outdoor concert, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping, farmers market & kid’s activities. FREE admission.

16

Community Play Day

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Take a Free Play Day at Rheualt Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo], 9am–11am & 1pm-3pm! Play yard games, do a take home craft, climb on the playground and move to music outside in the sunshine! Daycares are welcome. Adult supervision is required.

16

Red Strider Family Fun Day

701.226.8681 www.diabetes.org

Children and teens 18 and under living with diabetes, along with their families, are invited to TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics Academy [2800 Main Ave, Fargo] to enjoy an open gym, participate in fun-filled games and activities, learn more about this year’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes events and meet other families who are impacted by diabetes. Open gym starts at 5:30pm with dinner following at 6:30pm.

16 & 23

Red River Skies: Catch a Falling Star

218.477.2920 www.msumplanetarium.com

Live planetarium guide to the August skies and meteor showers. 7pm at the MSUM Planetarium [#167 Bridges Hall, 11th St & 7th Ave S, Moorhead]. $5 adults; $2.50 children, seniors, tri-college students.