Hello & Welcome
My name is Shizue Tomoda. After retiring from the international civil service, I pursue my interest in creative writing.
My Creative Writing Works
This is a fascinating memoir/study by a former director of ILO's Colombo office that deciphers the tragic civil war, the complex ethnic composition, and social and labor issues of vulnerable women workers in Sri Lanka. It is a story of pain, toils and agony, but also of light.
This novel explores the life and times of a brave young Japanese woman named Sachiko who escapes the stifling culture in Japan for a life of promise in the United States. Through hardships and lost love, she comes to discover a new spiritual peace within herself.
A sweet memoir describing the process of how the author formed a lovely family with her two adopted cats Taro and Tomi. The fact is you can learn a lot from a cat, and this book serves as a beautiful portrait of the simple life.
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Category Archives: Euthanasia
Essay: Euthanasia for Tomi
One month has passed since I sent Tomi, my female feline companion for the last 18 years, off on her new journey. She was put to sleep because she was suffering from kidney failure. Prior to her falling critically ill, … Continue reading
Posted in animal behavior, Cat, Euthanasia, Memoir
Tagged animal health, cat pension, tuna sashimi
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Essay: On Euthanasia
At the end of April this year, I had a sad experience when I had to euthanize Malice, my feline companion for nine years. I wrote the details of this painful event in an essay, “Euthanasia for Malice”, which I … Continue reading
