From the Desk
Disconnected from the Heavens
As can be seen
from the photo,
at the center
of our #Galaxy
life goes on as usual.
Whatever #political-BS
happens between
human factions
doesn't mean jack.
Our clashing can't hold
a candle to this:#politics #pedo-tRump #releasefiles #USdecAy #impeach #imprison #stopICE #endWAR #bsky #author #poet
— Eileen ike West ( @ikewest.bsky.social...
Livin’ in Warp Time
If men are formed
in the likeness
of god,
from
the perspective
of outside observer -
I see gods,
and good-ol-boy
likenesses,
need critical therapy
NOW!
Each week, we regress by
centuries
and the world shrinks in
narcissistic +
claustrophobic tension.
We've warped.#history #Greenland #EU #Denmark
— Eileen ike West (...
The Trap of Linear Thinking
Each generation
has fallen for
the idea of #patriarchy
delivering us
to a lofty peak,
a tech heaven.
Now it's #AI bringing
ultimate #salvation,
no doubt.
We've all believed this rot.
It'll be our demise.#politics #tech #linear-thinking #endICE #impeach-em-all #imprison-em-all #endWAR #releaseFILES
— Eileen ike West ( @ikewest.bsky.social ) January 28,...
Busy Bee
...Bee at Aloe Bloom
Camera: Canon R6 Mk II
Lens: RF 85mm f/2#photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #garden #plants #insect #closeup
— Carter Blackwood ( @cbpics.bsky.social ) January 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Blast from the Past
I'm your dad's age,
and yes, it's true. Not
just #TV, but #radio
shut off then,
and even earlier
on Sunday.
I believe the pattern
was borrowed from
#commercial-enterprises,
like drug + dept. stores.#retro #oldtimers #blast-from-the-past #1950's #b&w #dial-it-back #media #bsky #writer #poet #author
— Eileen...
In Life’s Dipsy-Dumpster
Here's what #pedo-tRump gets
for all his #destruction:
greenery gone. Now desert.
People thirsty, drink last drops
from discarded cans,
+ without #health-insurance/care,
mere skeletons of selves. RIP#USdecAy #politics #death #photo #heresy #bsky #writer #poet #author #environment #stopICE #endWAR
— Eileen ike West (...
Labors of Love
Lectures
With fifty years experience, West offers online education programs to audiences worldwide. Most of ike’s seminars are open to the public. In addition, she speaks at conferences and events in Europe, North America, and online everywhere.
Fiction
Under her formal name, Eileen “ike” West authored two full length novels. Her latest, Another Giant World (UK 2018) and her first, Away From Hannah’s Castle (USA and NL 2006) place spiritual adventure in the reader’s hands.
Nonfiction
In America and Europe, ike West articles have been published in English, and translated into many languages. The enclosed list of articles and the magazine, journal, and newspaper in which they were published, provides an overview of ike’s writing through the years.
Poetry
Today, the way to capture the speed at which the world revolves is to note what can be locked into poetic form. That’s exactly what ike has done in her latest book,
Whistler of Petty Crimes
AVAILABLE NOW on amazon.com
Please buy a copy and follow the ‘Read More’ link below to find a sample of West’s poetic musings, and comments on the joyously thought-provoking, Whistler of Petty Crimes.
Cartoons
While living on remote ranch land in West Texas, ike West penned rudimentary cartoons to share with friends and family in the form of a calendar, showing a cartoon theme each month. Now, years later, the cartoons serve as an endearing reminder of ike’s 1980’s worldview.
Unfolding
ike West has a number of works in progress: first, birthing volume one of her poetry, Whistler of Petty Crimes. At the same time she’s drafting the second volume of her poetry collection; then there’s a non-fiction book outlined and ready to flush out. Busy, busy.
The Giveaway
ike West supports Native American families and organizations, serving the Dakota and others. Other volunteer endeavors include assisting in the development of innovative service programs to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of women.
About ike West
As a child in the 1960’s, ike played teacher and writer, her first opinion page published in a Girl Scout magazine at the ripe old age of twelve. At sixteen years, her first writing contest submittal won her top prize of $50. Only, years later, while in graduate school, did ike begin teaching full-time. Her writing never stopped; magazine and journal articles appearing both in North America and Europe. These days, semi-retired, ike continues work in both professions, teaching when possible and writing a lot.
ike's News & Views
As can be seen
from the photo,
at the center
of our #Galaxy
life goes on as usual.
Whatever #political-BS
happens between
human factions
doesnt mean jack.
Our clashing cant hold
a candle to this:#politics #pedo-tRump #releasefiles #USdecAy #impeach #imprison #stopICE #endWAR #bsky #author #poet
— Eileen ike West (@ikewest.bsky.social) November 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
If men are formed
in the likeness
of god,
from
the perspective
of outside observer –
I see gods,
and good-ol-boy
likenesses,
need critical therapy
NOW!
Each week, we regress by
centuries
and the world shrinks in
narcissistic +
claustrophobic tension.
Weve warped.#history #Greenland #EU #Denmark
— Eileen ike West (@ikewest.bsky.social) January 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Each generation
has fallen for
the idea of #patriarchy
delivering us
to a lofty peak,
a tech heaven.
Now its #AI bringing
ultimate #salvation,
no doubt.
Weve all believed this rot.
Itll be our demise.#politics #tech #linear-thinking #endICE #impeach-em-all #imprison-em-all #endWAR #releaseFILES
— Eileen ike West (@ikewest.bsky.social) January 28, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Bee at Aloe Bloom
Camera: Canon R6 Mk II
Lens: RF 85mm f/2#photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #garden #plants #insect #closeup
— Carter Blackwood (@cbpics.bsky.social) January 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Im your dads age,
and yes, its true. Not
just #TV, but #radio
shut off then,
and even earlier
on Sunday.
I believe the pattern
was borrowed from
#commercial-enterprises,
like drug + dept. stores.#retro #oldtimers #blast-from-the-past #1950s #b&w #dial-it-back #media #bsky #writer #poet #author
— Eileen ike West (@ikewest.bsky.social) December 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Get In Touch
Contact ike [at] ikewest.com