In the blistering heat of midday, Adam Coats hooks his two oxen to a worn 1,500-pound truck tire, gives the chain a good tug and wipes the sweat from his forehead. For a moment, he stands in front of ...

Rev. Dr. Brian R. Bodt. “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. Have you ever seen an ox yoke? My late father had one. It was used to “yoke” or pair oxen ...

Watching a television program about how American pioneers trained and employed oxen in the 19th century reminded me of how our brains work. Like a yoke of oxen, our bilateral brain hemispheres are ...

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