Jen Sotham was a vibrant part of the Busan community. She was a vibrant part of any community she encountered. Jen wrote. Jen sang. Jen danced. Jen filmed. Jen taught. Jen laughed. Jen spoke from the heart and listened from there as well. Jen touched so many lives. Jen died this week after a long, amazingly shared battle experience with cancer. Those of us who knew her already knew that she was awesome. I don't think we realized how much she was going to teach us (and so many others) after she left.
Whether you're someone who got to know her in person or someone who will get to know her through the online and offline legacy she leaves behind, Jen's life is one worth celebrating. So, lift that glass a little higher, sing that song a little louder, and hug that person a little tighter.... To Jen!
from: Ineffably beautiful to be holding Jen’s hand & head as she peacefully died last night. Awe and privilege and radiance to witness. Too many too intense thoughts for here. Love and prayers to her wonderful family and friends. Even her doctors and nurses so touched by her and devastated. Gratitude and reverence for her peace and acceptance as she made her transition despite its fearsome challenges. Her grace was shocking even as it was tested to the core. Thanks too to @thewinsomebrown and @claudearp for emergency middle of the night spirits and quotings of Joyce and Hopkins. Worlds of wanwood leafmeal. The Dead. We are working on getting Jen’s TED talk from #tedxvenicebeach uploaded asap for those of you asking about that. And mostly and always and of course just love to my friend and inspiration and collaborator Jen Sotham all the way to her last breath and heartbeat and beyond |
We'd like to maintain an archive of Jen's stuff here. Please comment or email any links or thoughts.
Jen Online
- 2017.11.07 don’t think twice, it’s alright (final post)
- 2017.08.26 the good, the bad, and the fucking weird
- 2016.08.26 peace out, old normal
- 2015.11.19 the true meaning of the word ‘hero’
- 2014.12.30 Sh*t Just Got Real
- 2014.12.18 Sarang Hae
- The Buh-Buh-Backstory
- Complete List of Posts
Creative Works
- Jen at TedX Venice Beach (October 15, 2017)
- Jen's Haps Articles
- A Fare to Remember
- Spilled Milk
- Roadie
- Logistics
- Busan to Haita Benefit Concert
- Starry Nite
- Bubba
- Some Dreams
Social Media
Jen at TEDxVenice Beach
Jen @ Wordz Only#1 (Jan. 9, 2010)
Jen @ Wordz Only #2 (Feb. 20, 2010)
Jen Sotham @ Wordz Only#6 (October 22, 2010)
Busan Vagina Monologues- Because He Liked to Look at it
Jen Sotham at The 2012 Acoustic Showdown
"Logistics" - A Romantic Short Film by Jen Sotham
Jen Sotham - "Logistics" Interview
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