Category Archives: Health

A Tale of Two Lawns

Posted on September 6, 2010 by upstatedowntown

By Christopher Matthews Most of the time, from early spring until snow cover, my neighbor’s lawn would easily win a beauty contest with our’s. The reasons are simple: like many Americans, he is passionate about the look of his lawn, and … Continue reading →

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Got Grass-Fed Dairy?

Posted on July 31, 2010 by upstatedowntown

by Kathryn Matthews I’d love to love dairy, but it doesn’t love me. Let me count the ways: bloating, gas, sinus congestion…etc. So, in what may seem like a counter-intuitive move—and the jury’s still out!—I decided to try Maple Hill … Continue reading →

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