*Although I've been blessed by being in the simcha and party planning business, having to wish someone a "Mazal Tov" every business day of my life, unfortunately, there were times when I have found myself being unexpectedly approached by grief and sadness. I hope that you will find the work below helpful and inspirational to you as well. My best wishes to all always, Irene N.

My view is that "life is about arrivals and departures."
**Always Remember: "As one door closes, another one opens." "G-d helps those who help themselves." "Just to be alive is a grand thing, and therefore, sometimes it's good just to be." "It's your attitude not your aptitude that ultimately causes your altitude."
"Basheret - What's meant to be, will be, when it's supposed to be, with G-d's help."
"To love and win is the ultimate best thing."
"Mazal, Makom, Zman, Limud = Luck, Place, Time, Knowledge. Being in the right place at the right time."
Yours truly, Irene Nurieli (I.N.)

Shelly’s Glimpse of Hope (A poem dedicated in memory of a little girl. - 09/26/03)

Beautiful Amalia – Flowers Could Do You No Justice (A tribute dedicated in memory of a close friend. - 02/10/04)

My Dearest Carolyn (a tribute in memory of my best friend, who passed away on Yom Kippur '07 - written 09/23/07)
Carolyn was a lady from day one when I met her as a freshman in high school until her last day on earth. We now have to get used to a world without Carolyn, without her smile, her happiness, her high strung energy, her vitality, etc… - a star at every event. She’s quite a loss to everyone.