Your good deed o' the week, maybe.

OK, kids. A little change of pace. I don't usually go around asking for support, but this Saturday, I'll be taking to the DC public schools with a paintbrush and a toolbox as part of a city-wide effort to spruce up the schools. (Ha ha, I'm not sure they know what they're in for. Who wants to bet I get relegated to "supervising duty" within the first hour?) The Servathon project is organized by Greater DC Cares, a really excellent nonprofit here that organizes an ongoing schedule of diverse community volunteer opportunities year-round (I'm also on the roster of their regular volunteers).

This is their major annual fundraiser, and I've done a paltry job so far of helping get the word out. If you can, please sponsor me in the Servathon and help raise money for a fantastic cause. It's definitely okay if you don't (except if you are my parents or my brother – I'm expecting at least $5 from you in the name of family harmony!), but I thought some of you who can't actively participate might be willing to consider this your good deed this week. Plus, if I can reach my donation goals, maybe the other kids on my painting team will be friends with me.

Thank you so very much in advance. Be back soon with pictures!