Ellen Todd
@ellengtodd.bsky.social
Wearer of many hats (artist, gardener, cook, and writer.) Writing is my most serious pursuit as I explore the history of an ancestor who was a Quaker, Slaveholder, Abolitionist, and early settler of Ohio.
I'm sharing a personal reflection on food insecurity because I'm very upset about the negative pushback about funding SNAP benefits for those in need.
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/a-hand-up-...
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/a-hand-up-...
A Hand Up, Not a Handout
Or, who do we want to be?
ellengtodd.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I'm sharing a personal reflection on food insecurity because I'm very upset about the negative pushback about funding SNAP benefits for those in need.
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/a-hand-up-...
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/a-hand-up-...
This is a MUST WATCH!
This is the video creating a stir about the Democrats telling the military to refuse illegal orders . If you haven't seen it yet, please watch it. This is one of the most patriotic things I've heard in ages.
This is the video creating a stir about the Democrats telling the military to refuse illegal orders . If you haven't seen it yet, please watch it. This is one of the most patriotic things I've heard in ages.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is a MUST WATCH!
This is the video creating a stir about the Democrats telling the military to refuse illegal orders . If you haven't seen it yet, please watch it. This is one of the most patriotic things I've heard in ages.
This is the video creating a stir about the Democrats telling the military to refuse illegal orders . If you haven't seen it yet, please watch it. This is one of the most patriotic things I've heard in ages.
Anu Garg is spot on today with 'A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize. -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778).
To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize. -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778).
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Anu Garg is spot on today with 'A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize. -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778).
To learn who rules over you, simply find out whom you are not allowed to criticize. -Voltaire, philosopher (21 Nov 1694-1778).
Some reflections on our recent trip to Ohio. (Coming next: exploring the family legend that my GreatX4-grandfather was involved in the Underground Railroad.)
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/why-oh-why...
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/why-oh-why...
Why, Oh Why, Oh Why, Oh -
You might want to visit Ohio
ellengtodd.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Some reflections on our recent trip to Ohio. (Coming next: exploring the family legend that my GreatX4-grandfather was involved in the Underground Railroad.)
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/why-oh-why...
ellengtodd.substack.com/p/why-oh-why...
Thanks to Anu Garg for another good and timely quote:
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. -George Jean Nathan, author and editor (14 Feb 1882-1958)
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. -George Jean Nathan, author and editor (14 Feb 1882-1958)
February 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thanks to Anu Garg for another good and timely quote:
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. -George Jean Nathan, author and editor (14 Feb 1882-1958)
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Patriotism is often an arbitrary veneration of real estate above principles. -George Jean Nathan, author and editor (14 Feb 1882-1958)
Another timely quote from Anu Garg's Word a Day
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President (12 Feb 1809-1865)"
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President (12 Feb 1809-1865)"
February 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Another timely quote from Anu Garg's Word a Day
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President (12 Feb 1809-1865)"
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President (12 Feb 1809-1865)"
A timely quote from Anu Garg's "Word a Day".
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There comes a point when a man must refuse to answer to his leader if he is also to answer to his own conscience. -Hartley Shawcross, barrister, politician, and prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal (4 Feb 1902-2003)"
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There comes a point when a man must refuse to answer to his leader if he is also to answer to his own conscience. -Hartley Shawcross, barrister, politician, and prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal (4 Feb 1902-2003)"
February 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A timely quote from Anu Garg's "Word a Day".
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There comes a point when a man must refuse to answer to his leader if he is also to answer to his own conscience. -Hartley Shawcross, barrister, politician, and prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal (4 Feb 1902-2003)"
"A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There comes a point when a man must refuse to answer to his leader if he is also to answer to his own conscience. -Hartley Shawcross, barrister, politician, and prosecutor at the Nuremberg War Crimes tribunal (4 Feb 1902-2003)"
An important message for us all to consider. bsky.app/profile/jima...
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
February 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
An important message for us all to consider. bsky.app/profile/jima...
If you're following me, and want me to follow you back, please let me know who you are - as in do I know you. this is especially for you if your identity isn't clear from your name and you don't have a profile picture of yourself. Thank you!
January 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
If you're following me, and want me to follow you back, please let me know who you are - as in do I know you. this is especially for you if your identity isn't clear from your name and you don't have a profile picture of yourself. Thank you!