We have all been there: we dutifully pack up the jeans that we haven't worn in years and other items that have lived in our closets for years and promise to take them to Goodwill. For me, the nearest location is 3 subway stops from my house. The last thing I want to do is drag a hulking bag of clothing down into the subway and back out again.

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I am just catching my breath after an insanely busy summer. That is sad considering it's October. Yet, I still don't think that being a slave to my packed calendar is a sufficient excuse for not having seen an episode of Funded.