Sue Bowman

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is the world's largest steam locomotive in operation.

Among the important parts of recovering from joint replacement surgery are resting and being careful of your movements as you become more mobile.

Among the members of 1776 militias and America’s Continental Army were many who were involved in agriculture, as roughly 90% of all Americans at that time were farmers.

Columnist Sue Bowman recalls her dad and grandpa making hay in the heat without modern equipment, and coming in at noon for a big hot dinner.

“Shoo fly, don’t bother me, shoo fly, don’t bother me, shoo fly, don’t bother me, for I belong to somebody.”

Siblings get their animals, projects and skills ready for the Lebanon Area Fair. It’s a whole family affair, a little break from farm life routines they all enjoy.

Columnist Sue Bowman ponders the dangers of angry bulls, on farms and in the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.

Columnist Sue Bowman takes a break from farm life to be a beach bum for a bit … and she’s grateful to return home for her favorite view.

Columnist Sue Bowman recalls the watermelons of her childhood and how they have changed into her favorite summer snack now, but with a fork, not dripping fingers and chin.

John Siffred Duplessis’ painting of Ben Franklin has appeared on the U.S. $100 bill since 1929.