Lara Zielin

I do not spell good. But, see, there’s this place that wants to help people spell good, and write good, and learn to do other things good, too. And it’s not even out of Zoolander. It’s real.

It’s called 826michigan.

And they are having an epic spelling battle. I am not participating (see above: spelling, no good). But Rob is participating. And so is our friend Jim Ottaviani. They are a team.

The thing is, even if they don’t spell good, they can cheat. That is, if they raise enough money. The more money they raise, the more they can cheat.

You can help them by clicking here and donating. They’re trying to raise $826 and, well, like the come-from-behind duo they are, they could use a little help.

Will you help them spell and help kids develop a love of books and reading through 826michigan? I really can’t think of a better cause than that.

Even that little piglet wearing rain boots that’s all over the internet wants you to donate.

Thanks, and if you want to catch the event live, it’s at Woodruff’s Bar in Ypsilanti on March 30, starting at 7:00 P.M.

A-w-e-s-u-m.