Hello, Harbor pilots. Pilots. It's good to have you here on the cadre. And thank you for tuning in live. Or if you're joining me on the replay at another time. It is now 1130 Eastern. And I, Cathy. M in the big apple. We're gonna do a slow panning. My camera. And if you can see the background. You can see I'm in. One of the heartbeats. Heartbeats of New York city, which is Brooklyn. Staying with my cousin, Aaron. Who works here and he hails from. Near my hometown. He's from sugar, Pennsylvania. As I camera.
I want you to see. There's a tree here. Right there. Take a look at that tree. What I find striking about the city. Is that? Yes, it's a grid ironing of steel. And tall buildings and skyscrapers. And taxi cabs. And yet. There's so much green. And so much intentional and planned. And gardens now being summer. And yes, it's going to be in the triple digits today and NYC. Y C however, has an parent has a beautifully. Detailed appointment, which includes includes air conditioning. The reason I showed you that tree is because I'm a big fan of.
The book, a tree. Grows in Brooklyn. So every tree I see in Brooklyn, I wonder if that's the tree that inspired the book. I am here for the specific reason. Of seeing a show tonight. Erin and I have seats at Lincoln center. To see the Broadway show. Rag time. I'm super excited. There are other things going on, including I think it's. It's called a world cup, something about some sport that everybody's tuned in. And also the Taylor swift. Wedding. I'm here for the arts, for the music. For the coffee.
And the pizza we're having pizza later. I learned something that is. Rather in a, um, I wanted to say OBS. Obscure, but it's a sometimes unknown thing about New York and that is how it's water. Is supplied over 200 miles away. There's a reservoir called the Ashoke. OCN reservoir. And it's the Catskills, the Catskill mountains. Mountains and through a Videx system that was built. When New York was founded. By some visionaries and some. Really smart. Infrastructure people. This viaduct. Viaduct joins with other reservoirs.
Reservoirs along the way to. Supply spring water. That's doesn't need filtered. It's already. Wonderfully drinkable spring water. To what is it now? 9 million people in the city. No small task. And it is unseen. Which leads me to the name of my broadcast today. I've named it. Blessed insignificance. Blessed insignificance. The reason that I love that turn of phrase. Is because as caregivers often what we do. Is unseen, similar to that tunneling of water underneath the ground. In New York city it's unseen.
And it's happening in a somewhat unremarkable way. From five different reservoirs to some 200 miles. Away. And yet it is significant. And it's a blessing. In the lives of people who need water. Somebody who are caregiving efforts. Efforts, many of them are not visible. Many of the things you do for others in the caregiving scenario. Will not bring accolades. Not that you need them. Not that you need recognition. Or implies applause, but do you have days. When you feel as though you're struggling.
You wonder if you're doing things right? You wonder if you've forgotten some details. And what we sometimes forget to remember. Is that we are probably little blessings along the day. When we see a find. Word when we run an extra air. Maybe even when we reorder our day to accommodate others. The only recognition we need. Is the sense at the end of the day that I did my best. And tomorrow's a new day. Desk again. There are days. When you might wonder wondered anybody who care do they notice? Does it matter?
I help assure you are. In ways that are not measurable. Notable in ways that maybe. Won't garner this simple. Utterance of a thank you. And that's a wrap. Reward you have is the satisfaction. That you showed up, did the things. You made a connection. And you do some ripples. Side benefit to that. Significance is that you're doing things that. The bank on later. You're nurturing yourself. In ways. That will remind you. Tomorrow or year two now. Oh, the connection you made. Connection with a person who caregiver or the friend.
Here with a note that came in the mail or to your. Impacts. These are also investments in our own. Wellbeing today and in the future. When we navigate life. In ways that are not. In ways that won't won't get a standing ovation. Like the artist will tonight when they sing the finale. Finale of ragtime. I'm looking forward to the show. Aaron is ordering pizza. To be delivered so that we can eat it in his. Air condition, apartment. Truly we are blessed and. Traveling is something that informs us. Reminds us.
Of our humanity on this planet. Of our diversity. And, uh, the fact that no matter where we live. We need other humans. That's why I like to bring Harvard pilots into play on caregiver day. Thursday here in the the Hudson river. Near Harbor, Kaz, Harbor pilots as do any courts of call anywhere. In the Harbor pilot. Is the smallish boat. Sometimes I saw a larger Harbor pilot. Just yesterday as we were coming into the city. And they go and assist the partnerships and the other boats that are coming in.
So they can navigate the local waters. Waters safely so that they can arrive. In the Harbor. And that's what we do for each other as Harvard pilots. Pilots. I knew I was in the city. When I saw my first cluster of pigeons, trotting about. Of course, they don't want to be in the picture right now. And you might be hearing the sauce from the air conditioner. I hope you can hear me well. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being there in the lives of the ones that you care. Give. Caregiver. And as you receive caregiving from people around you.
Don't forget to say what a blessing they are. Blessed insignificance really translates to quiet. Importance. Quiet and unsung heroism. And that's in a thank you for what you do. Thank you for being here. Thank you for how you show up. In the Harbor's of people's lives today. And in unexpected ways. With strangers with loved ones. And this will be my opportunity to. Wish you a happy independence day. Happy 250th birthday of our nation. Please stay hydrated. I don't know what it's like, where you are.
Right now. Stay hydrated. Find a cool place to pull your heels. Heels and you are a blessing in my knife. Coming up later here on the cadre. Ms. Shannon, Paul and comedy in the chaos. I'm Kathy also known as speak wonder. Signing off for now. And see you the next time. I'll be back in my hometown. What a lovely, unique opportunity to be coming to you. Live from New York city.
