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Buy good beer and feel good doing it too. Share with a friend July 18, 2025 Optimism, to me, is not about ignorance. Here’s what I mean by that. It’s not closing your eyes to the bad things in the world. It is recognizing the bad and making a choice to search for the good…

Plus: Name this historic eastern NC home. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Even Cardinal & Pine gets a flat tire sometimes.  Today’s email is coming to you late because this newsletter’s fearless writer was temporarily stranded near Williamston. 😂 But we’re still coming at you, NC. As they say, not today, Satan!  Let’s…

Plus: Name this NC waterfall Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. One of our favorite things at Cardinal & Pine is “Good News Friday.” Every week, we round up some of our favorite positive stories and bundle them together. This week, Cardinal & Pine contributor Ryan Pitkin picked out some real good vibes…

Plus: The beauty of the Great Craggy Mountains Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. For generations, the federal government’s refusal to formally acknowledge North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe has been a curiosity. It’s not just the symbolism. Federal recognition of an Indigenous tribe comes with money and benefits. This week, federal lawmakers included…