THE OMO MISHA TIMES
Volume II 2001 september

Dear Friends,

I have entered my Outlook Express each morning to find a flood of (much appreciated) prayers, well wishes, informative and inspirational messages. Some sent from family… others from friends and strangers alike. Thank you very much for sharing during this time. Like so many, I have been in a stupor since the WTC disaster; having been there and been close enough to witness the first plane crash overhead…and fortunate enough escape with my daughter in tow, before the second crash, the collapse, and complete pandemonium set in. It has taken this long for me to reckon with my mixed emotions; to wrestle my fears and uncertainty, and finally (attempt to) get on with the business of living. This moment in history has certainly changed existence (to extents we have yet to fathom) forever…

This issue of THE OMO MISHA TIMES was written weeks ago. I have spent the last week pondering its relevance and trying to figure out where (or if) it belongs, in the midst of this mass calamity. Its content, like so many things, seems totally insignificant at this point. I have been inclined to change (not all, but) some of its focus. I omitted some of the previous information in order to share a couple of the beautiful e-mails others have sent. In addition, various listings were cancelled and/or postponed (including my fundraiser, now to be held on 9/23), so it was necessary to revise that information. The rest of it remains, pretty much, what is was – lighthearted, whimsical, and certainly coming from a more jovial place. If nothing else, perhaps it might serve as a diversion form all this harsh reality.

Thank you for your positive responses to the first issue of THE TIMES. And, a special thanks to those who were brave enough to place ads with me – consider yourselves pioneers! If you are receiving this for the first time and have decided it’s garbage and taking up too much space on your hard-drive, contact me – omomisha@bigplanet.com and I will unsubscribe you at once. Now…let’s have a little fun...!

-Misha

(if you cannot view the graphics, you may need to open the attachment)

“Can you help me find my owner?”
(scroll down to find out who this pup belongs to)

TORCH
DINNER
ENTERTAINMENT
DRINKS
LATE NITE
137 LUDLOW
NYC 10002
212.228.5151
FAX 212.228.1838
info@torchrestaurant.com 
www.torchrestaurant.com

Your (as-is) comments from the previous issue (bad grammar, no punctuation and all:)):

Hi gurl: as usual you are de trop (too much). Love your creative, original, kick-ass energy. Go girl.
XXOO

--- Roberta Fineberg
Staten Island. NY

dear ms. mish

i am totally impressed, i actually read the whole thing. i have only one problem, when was the last time you gave somebody a hundred thousand dollars? even if you could would you just because they were black?

never lower your life style, just make more money. if i remember correctly that came from the original what color is your parachute. when you go to the playground they don't lower the basket so white guys can dunk, thus not getting forced off the courts. so why would life be different coming from the other side. remember true power cannot be given, it has to be taken, if you did not take it, then it is not yours it is only borrowed at that point.

jerome
new york, ny

misha,

your newsletter was a hoot. very sweet. i especially liked the mention of buying property/making it affordable for black folks.

sounds like a funding initiative to me...

warmest, angel
brooklyn, ny

Misha! You go, girl!! I had no idea you were such a fine writer. Keep these coming...

Best,
Gary
Brooklyn, NY

Hey Misha

I loved it. It came to me at a time when I had the time to read it and I did...... I will be visiting SX137. The magician story was great……many people are always looking for something else to do, some place else to go. All the information was wonderful and I was happy to hear it/read it…Anyway, Keep It Comin'

Jeannette,
White Plains, NY

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