Graves is an award-winning humor columnist from East Texas. His columns have been featured in Texas Escapes magazine, The Shreveport Times, The Longview News Journal, and The Kilgore News Herald.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into the official mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, with his very ...

Commentary: The first time I heard the word “bidet,” I thought it was some kind of French pastry. I couldn’t have been more ...

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Launching with limited-time holiday pricing! SAN DIEGO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whift Bidet from LUXE Bidet® has officially entered the scene as the newest innovation in bathroom care. Its ...

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