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The Greg Ellingson Team
Greg Ellingson
(321) 794-6203
Greg Ellingson was born and raised in Baker City, Oregon. He was the oldest in a family of five with two younger sisters. After graduating high school he attended the Air Force Academy to play football, get an education & pursue a career in the Air Force. His first assignment was in LA where he helped develop satellites & future space systems. After 5 years of program management & engineering experience in LA, he moved to Cape Canaveral, Florida to manage the launch operations of government communication satellites and more importantly to marry the love of his life Jen, also an Air Force Officer.
Jenny Walker
Broker-Associate, GRI
(321) 544-4751
Hi. I am Jenny Walker, Broker-Associate with Ellingson Properties. Finding the right real estate agent can be the difference between a happy, stress-free home buying or selling experience, and an unhappy experience. I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky Summa Cum Laude with a Degree in Finance in 1993, and have been involved with the real estate industry ever since. As a full-time agent, I'm committed to "work the market", helping you through the entire process. I am a GRI designated realtor with your safety and goals my top priority. I am a RECS designated realtor, giving my clients the best in internet marketing techniques. I am an active member of the Women's Council of Realtors. I know the neighborhoods, schools, and keep abreast of the market conditions. I also have access to a worldwide referral network and can easily serve your relocation needs in and around Central Florida and the East Coast as well.
My focus is on giving you personal attention and the best service. I'd be honored for the chance to help you. Please call or e-mail me for an appointment that's easy and convenient for you.
Paula Warwick
Real Estate Consultant, Senior Specialist
(321) 543-0641
I have been an active Realtor for over 15 years working in both Westchester County, New York and Brevard County, Florida.
I am enthused and delighted to be part of the Ellingson Team and Ellingson Properties, which offers a group of professionals whose standards are in line with mine - Exceptional Service. Exceptional Results.
I am dedicated to serving others in the process of purchasing and/or selling their home, always keeping their best interest in mind, while maintaining the ethical standards preached by the real estate profession and by the Lord of my life, Jesus Christ.
It would be a privilege to have the opportunity to work for you! Please call or e-mail me for your personal appointment.
Ricky Melo
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 508-3844
Ricky Melo is a multimillion dollar producer and has been with Ellingson Properties for over a decade. Although he was born in Massachusetts, Ricky grew up in Brevard County. He became a full time Realtor after receiving his Associates Degree from Brevard Community College. Seeing people acquire new homes and helping people sell the ones they are in, is still one of the most satisfying aspects of his business.
Ricky treats all his clients with respect and works diligently to find what is in their best interest. It is important to him to ensure a friendly, yet trust filled atmosphere so that whether his client is a first time home buyer or a repeat customer they are never pressured into making a decision. Investing in Brevard Real Estate is a passion for Ricky and he owns multiple properties. As a result, he has assisted many clients acquire not only their primary residence but also investment properties in the area.
Ricky resides in Viera with his wife and child. They enjoy boating, going to the beach, as well as camping in and around Brevard County. Whether buying or selling your home, you will benefit from Ricky's extensive local real estate experience.
Cynthia Abbey
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 213-4333
Cynthia Abbey was born in New Bedford, MA and has been living in Florida since 1990. After graduating from high school, she continued her education by obtaining an Associates Degree from Brevard Community College and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. While working full time as a Tax Accountant for three years she obtained a real estate license and decided to pursue a career that she loves.
She understands the importance of organization, communication, commitment and dedication to being the best. As one of Brevard's most DEDICATED real estate consultants, it is very rewarding for her to help people buy and sell one of life's most important decisions and investments.
As a member of the community for over 17 years she understands the value and importance when making the decision to buy or sell in Brevard.
When buying or selling your home, choose the Florida real estate agent team that combines real-world experience with an in-depth knowledge of all the cities within Brevard County.
Mike Harden
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 693-9115
I am a retired Fortune 500 Corporate Executive with over 30 years of experience in the financial, operations, purchasing, and real estate development areas of expertise both in the US and Internationally. I am a Florida native born in Tallahassee where I graduated from Florida State University in 1971. My family and I have lived in Brevard County since 1961, and I now reside in the Baytree National Golf Links Community in Melbourne, Fl, where I serve the community as a Baytree Community Development District Supervisor. Further, I am on the Board of Directors of the Tallahassee Center Condominium Association where I serve as Treasurer. My wife and I love Florida and the Spacecoast.
My current community service and extensive career experience give me a unique perspective to servicing the special needs of relocation clients coming to the Spacecoast.
Further, I have been a Certified Sales Consultant for Arthur Rutenberg Homes in the Central Brevard County area with James P Thornton Homes and therefore specialize in real estate clients who are looking to build a new home or a second home for vacation or investment.
My present interests and working career background in the business community both in the US and Internationally over the years are assets I utilize daily to provide a superior home purchase or selling experience for all of my clients who choose the Greg Ellingson Team.
Today, I am a Real Estate Sales Professional affiliated with Ellingson Properties in Rockledge, Fl., serving the Beaches and inland areas of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Cocoa and Palm Bay.
Paulina Iannuzzi
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 591-9588
Hello and welcome to Ellingson Properties. My name is Paulina Iannuzzi. I was born in Colombia, South America, but have been a proud citizen of the United States since 1984. What can I offer you as your real estate agent? I can offer you over 18 years of experience as a Realtor in Westchester County, New York and Brevard County.
I promise to always give one hundred percent when selling your home, or when helping you find your dream home. I hope to hear from you soon!
Lynn Titus
Office Manager
(321) 412-0956
Lynn Titus was born and raised in a small town just outside of Bangor, Maine. After graduating from high school Lynn served for the next six years in the United States Air Force, the last two years of which were spent as an in-flight refueling operator on KC-135 aircraft. After traveling the world and being a mom, Lynn moved back to Maine.
She joined the Maine Air National Guard as an active duty member serving in the fields of personnel, training, recruiting and retention. She retired from active duty with the Vermont Air National Guard in 2008. Lynn and her husband vacationed a number of times in Florida and decided to one day retire here. She grew weary of the New England winters, and upon her military retirement, Lynn and her husband decided to make the Melbourne Florida area their permanent home.
While shopping for a home, Lynn was introduced to Greg Ellingson through a mutual friend. After her positive experience with Ellingson properties, she happily moved into a new career as office manager of Ellingson Properties!
Carol Sue Ravenel
Communications Consultant
After a move from Atlanta in 2014, where she was a Million Dollar real estate agent and executive in the hospitality industry selling technology to hotels, Carol Sue joined Ellingson Properties. Having served clients nationwide she brings to Ellingson Properties honesty, integrity and enthusiasm in concert with experience of sales, marketing and world travels. Pursuing her writing and creative skills, she values the opportunity to nurture and encourage Ellingson Properties agents as the company continues to grow and serve the Brevard County area.
Devon Hunter
Commerical Real Estate Specialist
(321) 236-9546
I have been in the Real Estate and Building Industries for over 34 years as a contractor in New York and a Realtor in New York and Delaware.
While residing in New York, I owned residential investment properties in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and a commercial property in New York.
My relocation to Florida in 2005 involved purchasing a piece of land and erecting a building where my wife now operates her business. This project required my total involvement in every decision from start to finish. It involved land acquisition, contract negotiation, preparation and packaging of loan documents, develop projections from start-up through fifth year, assessing impact fees, landscape bond, and evaluating interior/exterior components. I also had to Interview and select engineers, architects and contractors and go through the permitting phases.
My experience has given me the knowledge, compassion and ability to listen. It will help me serve the needs of sellers and buyers of Commercial Real Estate. Honesty and Integrity means everything to me.
Pat MacLeod
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 258-8179
I have been a Realtor, Sales Associate in Michigan and Florida for nearly 20 years. I moved to Florida 13 years ago to escape the dreary Michigan winters and enjoy the Florida sunshine. The Real Estate profession is rewarding to me and I truly love working with and assisting people through the biggest, or one of the biggest, purchases they will make in their lives. When working with my customers, I strive to put myself in their shoes by answering their questions and alleviating their concerns regarding the sale or purchase of their home. This approach has resulted in many happy customers!
I'm happy to be a part of the Ellingson Properties team where service to our clients is our number one priority. Our Team aspires to be keep our clients informed of the market and guide them when making real estate decisions. With the constant changes that take place in real estate, it's terrific to work for a company that is on the cutting edge of computer and information technology. The use of the internet, and mobile media keeps our Team on top of current market trends and makes us immediately accessible to our clients.
Please call, or email me if you are considering the purchase of a new home, or if you have any questions about selling a home. I'm looking forward to working with you.
Kellie Wilkins-Hay
Property Manager
(321) 626-9461
Kellie joined Ellingson Properties in 2012. Initially hired as a receptionist, her role in the organization evolved as the business grew. Kellie now is a licensed real estate agent and heads the Property Management arm of Ellingson Properties. Kellie and her husband Darrell, a Navy retiree, reside in Suntree with their daughter.
Susan Tesar
Executive Assistant
(321) 514-5307
Susan grew up in Toronto, Canada. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, she put her degree to work as an Exploration Geologist in Canada and Peru. Susan also worked with Migrant Education in Idaho.
Married to an Air Force pilot, she has moved around frequently, having lived in Canada, Peru, Uruguay, Texas, Virginia, and Idaho.
Susan has now settled in Florida and enjoys keeping all the agents in line as the Executive Assistant at Ellingson Properties!
Brenda Burton
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 537-0852
Born in Melbourne and raised on Merritt Island, Brenda is proud to be a true Brevard County native. Countless youthful hours were spent on horseback, riding through dense oak hammocks and orange groves on the Island.
Her family was in the citrus business, growing and shipping Indian River citrus, or "Florida Sunshine," across the country. After graduation from Merritt Island High School, Brenda received an Associate's Degree and Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Brenda serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator and Program Specialist for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
Brenda's real estate experience includes residential sales and leasing as well as commercial leasing. She combines her love of the law and Brevard County in her real estate career. "Exceptional Service, Exceptional Results," the Ellingson Properties motto, is a philosophy that Brenda believes in.
A commitment to quality, integrity, attention to detail and a passion for her work is what Brenda brings to the Ellingson team. She would be honored to assist you in buying and selling real estate in Brevard County.
Chris Longworth
Real Estate Consultant
Chris grew up in Huntington, NY, as one of 6 children. After graduating from St. Lawrence University in 1978, he worked 9 years in Steamboat Springs, CO as a Resort Manager before moving to Vermont. In search of better opportunities, warmer weather, and proximity to family, he finally called Melbourne home over 25 years ago.
Chris loves the outdoors and everything Brevard has to offer. For over 24 years, he has been trusted by Brevard Buyers and Sellers, and he is looking for the ultimate edge he can pass to his clients in the real estate market. Personal service and a dedication to his clients' needs are always top priorities for Chris. He cannot think of a better place to live, work, and play than Brevard County, and he looks forward to giving you the ultimate real estate experience with Ellingson Properties.
Sherry DeJong
Real Estate Consultant
Sherry has lived in Brevard County for 29 years, is a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and possesses the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation. She has worked in Real Estate for the past twenty years selling investment properties, single family homes, vacant land, new construction, and commercial properties.
Originally from New England, Sherry moved to Florida nearly 35 yrs. ago. She attended school in Connecticut and then the American School in Switzerland from which she graduated. She went on to attend Boston University. Sherry has 7 children, whom were raised in the local schools, and 16 grandchildren. Having been an entrepreneur and owning small businesses before becoming a real estate consultant, Sherry has the knowledge on how to help buyers and sellers reach their particular goals. She is intimately familiar with the institutions and people who make up our outstanding community.
Sherry is passionate about making your home buying and selling experience a happy and stress free one. She offers wisdom and knowledge and possesses the skill and attention to detail that is required in complex Real Estate transactions. An experienced, informed and highly skilled agent is your best resource in our progressively growing high tech real estate market. Sherry is happy to report that the majority of her clients come from satisfied personal referrals and she looks forward to helping you with all your real estate needs.
Alan Bonn
Real Estate Professional
(321) 917-8043
Alan is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in Mechanical Engineering with an MBA from the University of Southern California, and brings over 10 years of experience in real estate working for Sotheby's International Realty. Alan has lived in Brevard County, Florida the last 18 years, with 16 years beachside in the gated community of Lansing Island and has served on the Lansing Island Homeowner's Association Board for 7 years as Treasurer, Vice- President and President. With this background, he can apply his education, knowledge and experience to assist his clients with their most important investment, their home.
Alan achieved Million Dollar Guild Status as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing in recognition of his knowledge, experience and expertise in the luxury home arena. Alan limits his listings to provide his clients with his complete dedication to achieving their goals. As a consistent multi-million dollar producer and a member of the Million Dollar Guild, Alan understands the unique needs of both buyers and sellers in all price ranges and recognizes the importance of supporting his clients throughout the process. Alan's clients always come first!
Amber Boshart
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 794-3198
Amber is a casual, but eager real estate agent, with 11 years in the business. As a multi-million dollar producer the past few years, she takes pride in accommodating her clients with patience, extensive information and follow-through. A native Brevardian, her knowledge of the Brevard and surrounding counties provides the best in assisting her clients make worthy decisions. Family and horses play big in Amber's life and she always has time to enjoy the best of these along with her real estate business.
Debi Vaughan
Real Estate Consultant
Debi Vaughan has called Florida home for over 20 years, after relocating from the Midwest. For more than 7 years, she has been a successful agent in the real estate market providing her clients with a positive real estate experience and unparalleled customer service. In addition, Debi is a gifted and effective negotiator expertly navigating the delicate process of negotiation by applying much needed patience, dedication and determination in advocating on her clients behalf. Her in-depth knowledge of the community and experience has made her the foremost expert in her field - both locally and internationally. A consistent multi-million dollar producer throughout her career she has been chosen as the top-producer for 2011 and 2012.
Prior to entering real estate Debi taught for more than 15 years in the Brevard County School and Indian River School system, working with special needs children both academically and socially. She was also involved with the sports program, coaching cheerleading, and competing winning several state and national competitions. This invaluable background gives her insight to the neighborhoods and schools that are so important to her clients. When not helping her clients purchase their piece of paradise, Debi enjoys travel, tennis, the beach, and her tiny Yorkie "Paris".
Nick Spencer
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 795-4949
Leaving his native Ireland sixteen years ago, to marry Ariel, who grew up in this area, Nick Spencer brings to our company the unique and diverse experiences of restoring vintage homes to constructing high-end properties, including resourcing the required materials. He believes in being vertically integrated in the entire real estate process from building to selling, while enjoying meeting new people and seeing them through all the steps involved in finding the right house. Nick likes spending time with his family and enjoys soccer, tennis and surfing.
Angela Miller
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 355-8603
I have worked in the Real Estate industry for over seventeen years. My extensive experience in mortgage baking as a Loan Officer, Branch Manager and Regional Manager provided the opportunity to oversee and manage in excess of one hundred million dollars in real estate financial transactions. This knowledge will bring valuable insight into the finance portion of the real estate transaction for both buyers and sellers from prequalifying through closing.
I am a firm believer in giving back and have been involved with several non-profit organizations. From helping the homeless find temporary shelter, to working with families who are achieving their dreams of home ownership through Habitat for Humanity. where I currently serve on the Board of Directors in Brevard County.
After my husband's retirement from the Navy we moved from Virginia to Brevard County where he is an executive for a major aerospace company. I know first hand the challenges families face when relocating and will work to help ease the transition. My family enjoys fishing and boating the beautiful waterways located here in Brevard County. I look forward to helping you find your next home.
KeithAnn Wood
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 978-1697
KeithAnn was born and raised in Texas, where she also met her husband David. Together they have three children and share a love for riding motorcycles, camping and animals. KeithAnn enjoys meeting people and being a Realtor. Her passion as a Realtor has allowed her to work with fascinating people from different parts of the world. Having started her real estate career in Alabama, she now brings her experience to the Ellingson Team and looks forward to helping you find your Brevard County home.
She was taught a strong work ethic, and as a Realtor, KeithAnn continues to uphold diligent work as the norm. Purchasing a home can be one of the most stressful times in one's life. As your Realtor it is her goal to take the stress out of your real estate experience.
The spouse of a retired military veteran, she undertands moving your family can be a daunting task. Whether across town or across the country, relocating can be a challenge for our military heros and their families. As a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP), KeithAnn can assist in all of your home purchasing or selling needs. Her other speciality designations... Accreditied Buyer Representative (ARB), Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS) and Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR) can assist you with selling or buying as well.
KeithAnn encourages you to enjoy our wonderful Space Coast area and all it has to offer. Welcome and let's get busy finding your home!
Vince Jackson
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 626-1570
Ellingson Properties welcomes Brevard County native Vince Jackson to the team. Vince discovered his passion for real estate working as an assistant to a commercial broker after graduating from Cocoa High School. He has worked with several local real estate agencies since receiving his license from the Academy of Real Estate in 2001. He started out as most agents selling residential properties and soon found himself wanting to expand his real estate acumen.
Vince has been successful in many different niches within the real estate profession. This includes working in everything from large parcel development, commercial sales, multi-family projects, REO, foreclosures to single family new construction. At the age of 24, Vince was accepted into Leadership Brevard and was the youngest member of the 2004 class. Through this organization he learned more about the dynamics that make Brevard a great place to live, as well as future challenges facing the area. Recent experience and leadership include:
2012 Budget Committee member at Space Coast Realtors
2012 & 2014 Chairman Government Affairs at Space Coast Realtors
2012 - Present Major Investor for the Florida Realtors PAC
2013 Member of the Public Policy Committee at Florida Realtors
2013-2016 Key Contact to Steve Crisafulli the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives for Florida Realtors
2015 Member of the Land Use, Property Rights, and Sustainable Development Subcommittee at Florida Realtors
Coming full circle, Vince is now specializing in listing residential properties above $300K. His clients benefit from his extensive knowledge of waterfront and golf course properties in the areas of Rockledge, Suntree and Viera. By thinking out of the box, Vince believes he helps his clients reach their goals faster and better than traditional real estate tactics. Vince takes a direct and targeted approach to marketing. He has brought marketing normally seen in million plus dollar homes to the market of homes $300K and recognized by major media outlets as a result. Vince calls this the "Difference in Marketing". In addition, he is a regular on talk radio as a real estate analyst and expert.
Vince lives in Viera with his wife Michelle, their daughter Mila, and their dog Clint. He loves to spend time with his family, where they are regulars at Disney. Travel is also a passion, as Vince has visited every state in the Continental U.S. and loves the Caribbean
Cheryl Sylvan
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 506-2226
Cheryl Sylvan initially started her real estate career back in 2001 in the Cincinnati area, five years and two children later she and her husband decided to move their family to Florida. After taking a few years off to spend more time with her daughters, Cheryl restarted her real estate career here in Brevard County in 2009.
Cheryl understands the stresses of buying and/or selling a home on top of everyday family obligations, that's why she uses her years of experience to help you achieve your goals in the shortest amount of time and with the least amount of stress possible. Whether you are a first-time home-buyer or a seasoned seller, she will bring a welcomed energy and integrity to your next real estate transaction.
Nikki Tarntino-Stennes
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 863-3103
Florida REALTOR Nikki Tarntino- Stennes brings her clients a high level of service guaranteed to exceed their expectations. Because each family or individual is unique, she tailors her service to meet each client's specific wants and needs, while giving them the highest quality of representation in reaching their real estate goals. Their happiness and satisfaction is her top priority.
Nikki's journey in real estate started in 2000. She had just built her first home and the experience, unfortunately was less than desirable. She really felt like there was a need for improvement and had several ideas. So, Nikki got her real estate license and worked for a new home builder. Over the last fifteen years she has specialized in new home construction, residential real estate, and investment home sales. She has learned so much and has helped many families achieve their dreams of being a home owner.
When not assisting clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her kids' schools, and being an involved parent by participating in their day-to-day life activities. She also loves traveling, visiting new destinations, and learning about other cultures.
Joan Gimmartino
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 960-2647
Joan Gimmartino has been a licensed Florida Realtor since 1995. Her passion for her profession is matched only by her passion for Florida, generally, and Central Florida, specifically. Having relocated from the Boston, Massachusetts area, she is deeply appreciative of the lifestyle made possible by the abundant sunshine and balmy temperature. Joan's carefully acquired knowledge of Viera, Melbourne and all of Central Brevard has made her an incredible resource to buyers and sellers alike.
Prior to moving to Florida, Joan had a 24-year management career with the largest telecommunications company in Boston, MA. Being able to work through negotiated challenges was a talent she honed in that position and continues to utilize in her real estate career today. Joan knows how to present her clients' interests and achieve outcomes that are to their best benefit. When asked what she loves best about her real estate profession, Joan states unequivocally that it's finding clients the perfect home to fit their lifestyle. Since she has such an intimate knowledge of the area, Joan is able to accomplish this with little difficulty. Beyond that, her diverse real estate experience of working with new construction, resale and general brokerage lends itself ideally to being able to counsel and assist her customers through the entire buying and selling process.
Cathy Greene
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 258-4378
Cathy Greene embodies hard work, integrity, energy, and creative service in every detail of your real estate transaction. Cathy studied chemistry and engineering at Colorado School of Mines and proceeded to work in a fast paced environment assuring client satisfaction as a program manager. In 2002, Cathy and her husband relocated their family to Brevard County. With encouragement from her family and friends, Cathy decided to apply her enthusiasm and desire to help people into a career in real estate. She has worked in all aspects of the industry representing buyers, seller, and investors in both residential and commercial markets as well as developing a property management portfolio of residential homes.
For the past 14 years, Cathy has enjoyed living in Viera where she and her husband have raised their two sons. She is an enthusiastic member of the community and enjoys the beach, outdoor activities, cooking, Stanley her Labrador Retriever, and has rediscovered her inner athlete thru Crossfit.
Cathy values exceeding expectations, attention to detail, continual learning, and delighting her customers. She looks forward to using her knowledge and expertise to help you with all your real estate needs.
Beth Meggs
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 537-5534
It is exciting to be part of Ellingson Properties, whose vision statement, "Exceptional Service, Exceptional Results", matches my own personal work ethic. Ellingson Properties is known throughout Brevard County for its outstanding client service, innovative marketing techniques, and negotiation skills. It is my privilege to represent my clients throughout every step of the process by arming them with market insights, timely information and meaningful analysis allowing them to make the best possible decisions. Life has taught me that "love thy neighbor" is not only my practice of faith and devotion to Jesus Christ, but is an effective strategy for serving the interests of my clients.
I've earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance and a Master's degree in Fine Arts. Brevard County has been home for our family for 16 years. I am married to the love of by life, Tony Meggs, with whom I share an amazing son, Aron! In my free time I enjoy making art, serving at Church of Viera, scuba diving and traveling. I have purchased, renovated, decorated and sold many homes in Brevard County and am happy to share my expertise and experiences with my clients.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! Call or email me anytime.
Peggy Page
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 431-0053
Peggy followed the advice of veteran agents and became a Realtor after a successful insurance career. Subsequently, she has built her career on in-depth knowledge of the market; sales, marketing and negotiation skills; trustworthiness; discretion and, above all, dedication to her clients.
As a Florida native and 25-year resident of Brevard County, Peggy has worked hard for her insurance clients to protect and defend one of the most valuable parts of their portfolio…their home. She has brought that same dedication to the needs and goals of her clientele who are ready to upgrade, downsize or relocate.
It is a testament to her dedication to the needs and goals of her clientele that Peggy has partnered with Ellingson Properties who maintains a team of equally committed professionals, including a communications consultant, property manager, tech analyst and a photographer.
Commitment to family is also of paramount importance to Peggy. She is married to her high-school sweetheart, Matt, the mother of two children and two grandchildren.
Lynn Congdon
Broker-Associate, CSP
(321) 848-0286
Lynn has been a Real estate professional for 30 years and is a resident of Viera. She is a $250 million dollar producer specializing in new construction, resale, and senior housing. Lynn is one of seven children, born and raised in upstate New York. In fact, her identical twin also lives in Viera! She graduated cum laude from the State University of New York in Plattsburgh. She has lived in New York, Iowa, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts prior to Florida, so she has much compassion and empathy for buyers and sellers going through the moving process!
Lynn has made long lasting friends with many of her former customers and clients due to her out going personality, attention to detail, hard work, and genuine caring for every person and aspect of the real estate process. Ellingson Properties fits her philosophy to a tee, Exceptional Service, Exceptional Results! Call or e-mail Lynn today for all of your real estate needs!
Jordan Kramer
Attorney / Sales Consultant
(321) 576-8398
I am proud to join the Ellingson Team, bringing my unique skill set as an attorney to complement my passion for real estate. My legal training and experience in the area of contract formation and negotiation, provides my clients valuable insight and guidance throughout the buying or selling process.
As a local homeowner and investor myself, I have developed first hand knowledge and understanding of Brevard's exciting and booming real estate market. It would be my privilege to assist you in accomplishing your real estate goals and dreams.
I grew up in Michigan, obtained my law degree from Michigan State University, then a Master's Degree in alternative dispute resolution from Wayne State University before relocating to Brevard County in 2005.
Upon arriving in Florida, I fell in love with the weather and the amazing woman who became my wife. Together we found our home in Viera where we raise our three children. Our family enjoys participating in all of the community events, functions, and activities that make our community such an amazing place to live.
Please call, email, or text. I'm here to help and would be honored to partner with you.
Andrea Solano
Real Estate Consultant
(321) 745-9519
Ellingson Properties Team! Born in Omaha, NB Andrea moved to Florida 1995. After graduating high school she continued her education at the University of Florida and began a career as a full time restaurant manager.
As a Brevard County entrepreneur, Andrea built a reputation managing and operating multiple restaurants and other properties. Her restaurant experiences allowed her to interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Whether planning a party, managing properties, performing accounting or marketing functions, Andrea became an expert in determining how to provide customers with what they want and need. She believes superior service starts with fully appreciating each customer, then finding creative ways to fulfill their needs. This is also how she approaches her work as a Realtor. "I treat my clients' needs and wants as my own when searching for the perfect property or helping them secure the best deal," she says. Andrea's success can also be credited to her Faith, dedicated work ethic as well as her willingness to insure satisfaction and trust. Andrea is eager and prepared to provide an excellent real estate experience. She's ready to work for you!
Andrea is married and has 3 children. Her family enjoys boating, fishing and cruising to tropical locales. She is active in the community and is a member of March of Dimes and Canaveral Merchant Association.
Diane M. Falcone
Real Estate Consultant
(570) 650-9064
Born and raised in Northeast Pennsylvania, Diane is a graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and an Associates Degree in Real Estate Management. She has been a licensed PA real estate associate since 1986 and a licensed PA real estate Broker since 2005. She furthered her real estate Broker career by owning and Broker operating her own ERA franchise office from 2005-2011 while being a "snowbird" resident here in Melbourne. She and her husband relocated full time to Melbourne shortly thereafter in the latter part of 2011 and currently reside in Viera in the community of Baytree for the past 6 years.
Diane's knowledge of real estate spans every spectrum of the business from residential sales & leasing to commercial sales & leasing to land sales and new construction. She now stands ready to bring her years of experience and expertise to the Ellingson Properties team.
Les Titus
Real Estate Consultant
(807) 373-8609
Born in New Jersey and Raised on a farm in Northern VT, Les graduated from the University of Vermont and began what would be a thirty-six year career with UPS. Les moved to Florida in 2011 and retired from UPS in 2015 as an Operations Manager. After moving to Florida, Les continued his interest in real estate eventually purchasing several properties through Ellingson Properties. Les brings maturity, confidence and knowledge to his prospective clients as a result of his years in management and his experience as a real estate investor. Les lives in Melbourne with his wife. They enjoy their grandchildren, fishing beach time and being in the Keys when time allows.
Venetta Valdengo
Real Estate Consultant
(407) 782-9270
Venetta was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and has lived in Central Florida for 30 years. She has a Masters in Public Administration and is also a registered nurse. She lived and worked in Central America and is bilingual English/Spanish.
Venetta just retired as the Assistant County Manager of Brevard County which brings a unique and informed perspective of our community. She has been on the boards of many local agencies and can share information pertaining to the arts, environmental lands, beaches and local tax discussions. She lives on the water and boats and kayaks regularly so she can share the wonderful benefits of living waterfront if this lifestyle interests you.
As a Ellingson Properties Sales Associate, she is people focused and a dedicated professional that is ready to serve you in buying or selling your property.
Mary McCarthy
Business Analyst
(321) 501-0247
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AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Presidential candidate Donald Trump has been saying the election is "rigged," and that there may be a lot of voter fraud. Gov. Paul LePage echoed some of those comments Tuesday, telling a radio talk show that because Maine does not require a photo ID to vote, he doesn't think the election will be legitimate.
Gov. LePage and many Republicans have supported the idea of requiring voter ID for several years. During his first year as governor, the Legislature — controlled by Republicans — debated voter ID but did not pass it. Instead, they ordered a study which did not endorse voter ID.
Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, who oversees elections, said the issue is fine to debate, but that the governor was wrong to suggest Maine's election results can't be trusted.
With some exceptions, the state does require a photo ID when people first register to vote, but not when they actually cast their ballot. Some states do require voter ID.
LePage told WVOM-FM radio that photo IDs should be required to prevent voter fraud.
"You've got have photo ID when you cash a check, everywhere you go," LePage said. "So until we do that, I don't think the election in Maine or the United States are legitimate."
Sec. of State Dunlap, a Democrat, said Maine's election system is as secure "as humanly possible," and called the governor's statement casting doubt on the integrity of the coming elections "irresponsible."
"And that's my frustration here," Dunlap said. "We're trying to encourage people to participate in the process. And when the chief executive of your state says the process has no legitimacy, then people not familiar with it are much more liable to say, 'I'm not going to bother, won't participate, not going to matter.'"
Former GOP Secretary of State Charlie Summers has supported voter ID in the past and said he still does. However, Summers told NEWS CENTER he has no worries about the integrity of the coming election.
LePage's press secretary said the governor's position on voter ID is not a new one, and that he has consistently supported the idea during his six years in office.
Dunlap said he and many legislators believe requiring voter ID would make it harder for elderly and poor people to vote.

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Clinton lone top Democrat in Mich. vote
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DETROIT - Hillary Clinton, the only leading Democrat on the muscle-less Michigan primary election ballot Tuesday, easily came out on top.With 94 percent of the vote counted, CNN reported Clinton received 55 percent, with 40 percent voting "uncommitted." Long-shot contender Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio garnered 4 percent.
Because of a dispute over the primary date, the Democratic National Committee barred the seating of the state's delegates at this summer's presidential nominating convention. The Detroit News reported the DNC decision essentially made Michigan's Democratic contest meaningless.As a result, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards kept their names off the ballot in October.Clinton, the junior senator from New York, was the only front-runner listed on the Michigan ballot. Trying to thwart a definitive Clinton win in the Great Lakes State, there was a push by other campaigns to urge Democratic voters to vote "uncommitted."
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A jobless man stabbed his wife and two of his four children to death in Barangay Riverside, San Pedro, Laguna on Tuesday morning, provincial police director Senior Superintendent Fernando Saligao said.
Gemalyn Marana, 30, Jhoniel, 6, and Shantal Mae, 4, all died on the spot.
Two younger children—Jhonuel, 3 and Janjan, 2—survived the multiple stab wounds inflicted by their father, who also stabbed himself after hacking his family.
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Written by Allen West
One of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's statements at CPAC 2014 has my complete agreement: "you have to convey the message of what you are for, not just what you are against."
One of the lessons I learned early on in my military career that I have carried since is "anyone can tell what the issue is or state what the problem is, but a leader tells you what the solutions are."
For conservatives it is time we turn principles into policies – not get all tied up in details that confuse, but focus on simple points that reflect the concerns of the American people.
A great example is the issue of education. Right now the progressive socialists of the Democrat party are lining up on the side of the teachers' unions. We recently reported on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's attack against the Success Academy Charter School in Harlem. Why aren't we hearing more conservatives talk about school choice, vouchers, charter schools – in other words, better educational opportunities for America's children, especially minority children?
No conservative should be lining up behind the insidious common core education initiative, basically an expansion of big government into the realm of education, which should be a local issue. Where are the conservative voices talking about a 21st century education policy vision that is consistent with our principles?
How do we present a roadmap that makes education relevant and develops productive members of our society, rather than test-taking drones? How do we examine the means by which we promote critical thinking skills and skill development by educational partnering with the private sector?
After CPAC: What conservatives are still missing | Allen B. West – AllenBWest.com.
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Pro-Marriage Demonstrations a Great Success
In the press release of the National Organisation for Marriage, NOM's president Brian Brown said:
"The crowd in Manhattan was so large the NYPD asked us to begin our march early so that we could relieve overcrowding at the gathering site. By the time we reached the United Nation's plaza, nearly 10,000 people were present. This shows that a new era in the debate about same-sex marriage has begun. It's not about what politicians think is best, it's about demanding that the People be given their right to be heard."
I think that this admirably sums up what I wanted to say with this blog post:
1) the rally was a great success, not only above expectations but (as you could read yesterday for the first NOM press releases) with people spontaneously joining the march;
2) the Christian side is now officially on the offensive, and my impression is that the politicians who prostituted themselves will be able to run, but not to hide;
3) the cry for a vote in NY is not going to go away, and when it is given the population's awareness will be high enough to ensure victory.
More in general, it is an illusion for a politician to think that he can politically survive (particularly after having betrayed and sold his
backside vote) by espousing the cause of around 1% of the population. It can work only until the common man wakes up; but when this happens, said politician is utterly done for.
Similarly, he who thinks that this movement is now going to quietly die after the first emotional wave following the vote is clearly in denial. This is going to stay and organisations like NOM, the religious organisations like the Only Church and the Protestant communities and the many people who aren't particularly religious, but are conservative enough to care for the basic instruments of a functioning society will care for it. Against them, a small minority of (how is the word again? "Gay"? No, it can't be. Oh yes, now I remember…) perverts and their lapdogs, the liberals. When the country wakes up they haven't the shadow of a chance, as social "liberalism" is clearly in the minority.
In the meantime, the legal challenge to the law goes on. Whilst I wouldn't bet my pint on its success, this is another sign that this is a fight not going to disappear from the radar screen.
A Shamelessly Triumphalistic Call To Arms
We live, as you all know, in "strange and disturbing times". Christianity is challenged all over the West and whilst in the United States the fight to take back our Christian values already rages, in old and tired Europe the attitude is rather one of resignation, ignorance, and apathy. This has in part to do with the demographics (every European travelling to a big city in the United States would, I think, soon notice the difference; it is like being in a small European university city like Cambridge, or Tuebingen), but in greater measure with the fact that whilst in the United States the religious feeling has continued to play a big part in people's daily lives, in Europe it has been allowed (not least, by the Catholic clergy) to be considered like a beautiful piece of art you put on a shelf and look at, with mild satisfaction, every now and then.
Moreover, at times it seems that everything is going from bad to worse. With the abortion industry now surpassing Hitler's wildest dreams of extermination and Nazi thinking now spreading all over Europe in other matters – you know how the 1939 German Euthanasia law called it? Gnadentod, which means "merciful death" or "death out of mercy". Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose…. – we are now confronted with repeated calls for euthanasia laws (out of mercy, of course; like old Adolf did…) and, it goes without saying, with a delirious fashion for the toleration of everything that is sexually deviant, provided that the "no rules rule" is applied to everyone else.
My comment box – and not only mine – is, as a result, at times used to post comments reflecting this atmosphere; comments in which resignation, desperation, expectation of the worse, or even a clear "end of the world" mood is reflected. This is not only bad for the individual concerned – provided the individual concerned doesn't draw a strange pleasure from being a prophet of misfortune; which I sometimes suspect – but, more relevantly, it is bad for the cause. Therefore, your humble correspondent wants to try to give a different – nay, the opposite – perspective.
1. If you think that we live in exceptionally difficult times, think again. Only in the last century, Nazism and Communism have done their worst to obliterate Christianity. Not only entire countries, but half the European continent have contracted a cancerous disease which took decades to eradicate. Countless priests and laymen have been persecuted, thrown in re-education camps, died tormented by their torturers and forgotten by the world. More than 2500 priests landed only in Dachau, the concentration camp in Germany, and more than 1000 never returned.
Do you want an "end of the world"-feeling? Try France during the Terror.
Mind, those times could come back sooner than you think if we allow the liberal terror regime to set foot in Christian countries. But we are not there. By far not.
2. Empires have crushed. The Church has remained. The Church has a promise of indefectibility. It will never, ever go down. Yes, Christianity might be completely wiped out in your country, but no one will ever succeed in wiping out Christianity. No Country, no Empire, no army can say the same. The alleged thousand-years Reich literally went down in flames in twelve years, and even Communism's great moment in history was no longer than the Kingdom of Jerusalem's. Nothing that is made by man escapes this rule of rise and fall; not the extremely mighty (but rather short-lived) Assyrian empire, not the British Raj, not even the greatest of all political wonders ever devised, the Roman Empire. The Church, and only the Church, will always stand, in the middle of crushing worlds, seeing Empires become dust. Therefore, don't be upset when the friends of abortion, euthanasia or sexual deviancy squeak their little slogans. The rat trap awaits them already. They are like little hamsters thinking that by desperately running in their little stupid wheel they will change human nature, or defeat Christianity. Fools.
3. There was no age without fight. A golden age in which Christianity wasn't challenged has, in fact, never existed. Even in times which seem now to us dominated by an iron Christian orthodoxy, challenges were everywhere; the only difference is that in past times the defence of Christian values was taken seriously, whereas today there are people, even among the clergy, ashamed of what once was considered "sacred" (yes: the Inquisition!). From the Cathars to the Hussites, from the Lollards to the Waldensians, heresies were present – and were a real threat – even in those most Christian of times. There's no age without fight, or without dangers. Christ came with a sword, not with a cocktail. Similarly, there has been almost no age without its own prophets of misfortune, and its own army of people thinking that the end must be near because things are oh so very bad…… Call me cynic, but to me "the end is near" is on the same plane as "we are soon going to run out of oil" and "the weather ain't what it used to be".
4. Things do change for the better. It is a legend that once something has been corrupted, there is no way back. In fact, the pendulum always swings, given time, the other way. The French Revolution wanted to wipe out Catholicism from France, but after just a few years Napoleon was allowing her to rebuild her structures again. The once ferociously persecuted Catholic Church has now millions of followers in the United Kingdom. Poland and Hungary, once prey of the communist beast, are now so Christian that they can be of example for every other country on the planet. The very worldy eighteen century was followed by the beautifully spiritual nineteen century, the corruption of the Church during the early Sixteen century was the starting point for the beautiful, energetic Counter-Reformation. The examples are endless. Things do get reversed.
5. It is our duty to fight the good fight. Instead of moaning for the last initiative of the cretins most recently blinded by Satan, reflect that this is one of the ways our generation – like every generation before us – has been given to escape Hell and, one day, merit Heaven. Be a brave soldier. Know that in the end your side will be victorious; not in your lifetime perhaps, not in your country perhaps; but victorious nevertheless. No soldier, no Communist party officer, no Pol Pot follower ever had such a solid reassurance of this as you do. Bask in this feeling, and draw energy by it. By all the anger that the enemies of Christianity cause to you – I know something of that, being of unhealthily emotional nature even for the Italian standard myself – never lose sight of the big picture. We must get rid of this effeminate mentality by which we get persecuted and react by showing how very meek we are, all the while basking in our cowardice and calling our submission to the pagans and infidels "Christian". Submission, my aunt. Take the sword that Christ offers you, and fight the good fight. With your relatives, with your friends, with your colleagues, don't be tired of defending our values; is this not what perverts, post-nazis and now even atheists do all the time? Be prudent, but be clear. Carry your faith written in your forehead, and show it with visible signs of devotion. Even little things count; no sign of the cross made when you walk past a church goes unnoticed; seldom by passers-by, and never by the Blessed Virgin. Look at how great saints like St Francis and Padre Pio were extremely meek in their interior attitude, but at all times tireless warriors of the faith.
et ego dico tibi quia tu es Petrus et super hanc petram aedificabo ecclesiam meam et portae inferi non praevalebunt adversum eam
And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Don't be a pussycat. Be a brave Christian.
Another Day, Another Episode Of Persecution Of Christians
Read here on CNA about the heavy damage suffered by a Nigerian Cathedral by the hand of the usual group of supporters of the, erm, "religion of peace".
The group's name translates in the local dialect as "Western education is a sin" and I hope their sons and sons' sons never learn anything else than their stupid, blasphemous Coran, thus adequately preparing themselves for a life as toilet cleaners; unless of course they get themselves killed beforehand, which is clearly in the cards.
The group has been carrying on these attacks on what appears to be an almost daily basis, probably to fight the boredom of modern office life or perhaps, who knows, because they are simply people who understand the message of Islam and put it in practice.
You'll be pleased to know that they don't seem to exclusively target Christians, though, as in the same day two police stations have been targeted, too. Busy people.
In such circumstances, one is reminded of the nice Andrew Klavan's video about "sensitivity training".
Truly, for certain countries decolonisation seems to have been rather a self-inflicted punishment.
The Great Protestant Rapture Show Goes On
You'd have thought even Protestants would, at some point, open their eyes as to the utter madness of their own guides. But in fact, if you look at things more carefully, you easily discover that this simply can't be.
What is Protestantism? In its essence, it is the desire to sit in front of a Bible and make one's own theology. No more Only Church, no more immutable rules, no more unpleasant obligations. Granted, there are a lot of Protestant who are very sincere Christians, but the initial planning mistake is forcibly present in their own edifice, too.
Protestants will, then, basically decide what they want to believe and then look for a congregation more or less in line with what they have already decided is the Only Truth. Until, of course, they change their mind (because inspired by the Holy Spirit to a New And Better Truth, one assumes) and move somewhere else, or their own congregation changes the "policy" but they themselves don't agree with that so their line with the Holy Ghost must be disturbed.
You want divorce? Hey presto, let us have one and who cares what Luther & Co. would have said of that. You want several wives? Easy, just find a suitable quotation in the Bible and found your own church on it and failing that, let us recur to …… the Holy Ghost inspiring us. You want priestesses? Same. You want lesbian priestesses? Ditto. The list is very long.
But what happens if you want…. rapture? Will you find people so clearly disturbed as to agree with you? Yes of course you will! Hey, in Protestant lala-land common sense is only an option, just make some calculation and come up with something you wanted to think in the first place! Isn't it just what every other Protestant "church" is doing?
This is, you see, the perverse beauty of Protestantism. Even nutcases tired of living but clearly not allowed to think of suicide, frustrated losers dreaming of some "revenge" against the world considering them nuts and idiots, and people who simply enjoy scaring others and being scared themselves can find their own church. How wonderfully inclusive. The only think the rapture nutcases must do is to find a deranged (or clever and greedy) individual whom they can accept as a guide; then, they have everything: the "church", the "pastor", the infallible "prophecy" and the excitement whilst waiting for the great event to happen. Wouldn't want to be one of their relatives, though.
The event will, obviously, not happen as predicted. Never, ever. Why is that? Simply because – as every Catholic knows – we know neither the day nor the hour. But this being simple logic based on a coherent, rational interpretation of Scripture it has the great defect of not saying to the nutcases what they want the Bible to say. No problem, let's find (or found) a church.
But what happens when the event does not happen? Do you think they'll open their eyes? Nonsense! If they had had eyes to see, they would have opened them long ago! What they will do is simply… continue to do what they have always done! A mistake in the calculation, say. Or Jesus having really come back in 1941 as foreseen, but no one having noticing it* (I think he was seen drinking a coffee, though). Failing everything you can even say that the Holy Ghost has given you extra time. The possibilities are endless…..
Therefore, the amused world is now informed that the rapture is going to happen not on the 21st of May, but on the 21st October.
Slight mistake in the calculation, apparently. Apologies. Regular millenarianism to be resumed shortly.
I can't wait for the 21st october, I would almost say. But no, really, what will happen on that day is the same that has happened this time. Sorry mate, calculation had a slight glitch. Keep believing.
* That will be the Jehova's witnesses, I believe.
Jesuit Rev. Patrick Conroy Denies Christ
Shocking affirmation of the newly appointed chaplain of the United States Congress; unsurprisingly, a Jesuit.
Rev. Patrick Conroy is on record saying:
I never pray in the name of Jesus — except when I'm doing something Catholic — saying Mass, for example.
This would look like a serious case of schizophrenia, if it wasn't just a normal case of being a Jesuit. A Jesuit like the chap tolerating homo masses in Manhattan, or like the chaps leading universities with links to Planned Parenthood, or like the chap denying the existence of Hell.
Interviewed for the liberal Huffington Post and – being a Jesuit – wanting to accommodate everyone and the devil, our hero of the day basically says that he prays in the name of Jesus only when he really must because of his profession but otherwise, hey, he is far too inclusive for narrow-minded acts like……… praying in the name of Jesus.
Someone of his confreres should explain to him the origin of his order's name. If anyone still remembers it, or was taught it in the first place.
So we have a Jesuit appointed to a prestigious and exposed position, saying that Jesus for him is confined to the realm of strict professional duty. When he prays alone, or when he talks to others, he will simply ignore Jesus and pray – who knows – some other non specified, politically correct, inclusive, huffington-post-approved deity instead.
What this Jesuit (who might or might not be a Christian, but I doubt it) is basically doing, is:
1) denying Jesus in a way which, he thinks, wouldn't automatically cost him his habit; he might be, unfortunately, right on his assumption, though if the Jesuits were still Christians I think the matter would look entirely different.
2) making of Jesus an embarrassment that he is ready to push out of the way whenever halfway practicable; and
3) making a clear statement of Assisi-I-style religious syncretism, in which Jesus is nothing more than a badge to wear on certain occasions, a particular aspect of one way to pray; basically, an option.
Of course, one must hope that the usual clarification will now hit the computer screens, explaining to us what a horrible misunderstanding this is and how "white" has clearly being misunderstood as "white" when it is clear that it means "black" instead. Only, no one – not even one who has probably long begun to forget what Christianity is, as I bet most Jesuit are doing – could have possibly conceived such an utterance without having a very clear idea of what the implications are and without asking for the text to be modified or, failing that, issuing a clarification together with the interview.
This has not happened; which means that Rev. Conroy is either blissfully unaware of what he has said, or doesn't care a straw.
Yep, he must be a Jesuit.
Meet The Pro-Life Final Weapon
The strange almost human-looking chap above is, very probably, what will give the Pro-Life Army final victory in the battle against abortion. It is an ultra-sound machine, and it allows to see a baby in the womb with a clearness never experienced before by the vast public.
In societies like the Western ones, where technological innovations are massively applied to the field of medicine and rapidly spread to everyday life, it is unavoidable that this machine will, in time, make more and more mothers truly, emotionally aware of what happens when they abort.
Every blathering of "reproduction rights" must surely pale, when a small human being is visible on a screen not three feet away from you. Every argument of "right to choose" must surely be exposed as cruelly selfish, when it is clear that this supposed right is to choose to kill a human life clearly, indisputably existent.
This is why, says here, even Gallup recognises the rapid shift in American public opinion; a shift that, in time and much more slowly, will certainly pave its way on the other side of the Pond too; not because of a newly acquired Christian sensitivity, but because of the sheer force of the ultrasound images.
It would be a delicious paradox if the gravest controversy of the last decades were to be decided through technology coming to the help of the Conservative side, and reinforcing religious ideas previously seen as the epitome of backward thinking.
Besides, technology won't stop. In five years' time the images obtained by ultrasound machines will be even better than the ones visible today; in ten years' time, resistance to abortion ban on some strangely construed "moral ground" will be futile.
Better days ahead.
Osama's Death Is Worth Celebrating
Listening around to the various radio and video comments (with the usual pattern: European broadcasters cowardly fearing reprisals, American ones proudly extolling the military prowess of the operation) one element has attracted my attention: the subdued, almost shameful satisfaction of the European mood against the open rejoicing – in the street, or even with a marching band on the studio of a famous conservative commenter – experienced the other side of the pond.
Let me first point out to the fact that from a religious point of view you don't wish death to anyone, let alone hell. You wish their repentance and conversion instead. But this is merely, so to speak, the starting position. From a practical point of view, we must deal with people who do not wish to repent, much less convert and that are in total military opposition to us.
Now I can pray for the conversion of the mad Egyptian doctor Ayman al-Zawahiri, the new number one of Al Qaeda, as much as I wish, but as long as this doesn't happen (and frankly: don't hold your breath, either) the chap is an enemy and a military objective and must be treated accordingly.
This is nothing irreligious, let alone un-Catholic. Catholics don't "do" pacifism, nor are they ready to treat their enemies as if they were friends. When you are an enemy I can pray for you if I can, but I'll treat you as such.
We are at war with terrorists. War means that military operations will be put in place, which are aimed at having the enemy either surrender or die. Osama was no exception. This being undoubtedly the case, it is not clear to me why the achieving of such a momentous military objective as the elimination of the commander-in-chief of the enemy camp should be welcomed with less than strong and vocal rejoicing.
On the 7th october 1571, the Christian Armies inflicted an utter defeat to the Ottoman fleet at Lepanto. The rejoicing and public celebrations were, notwithstanding the heavy tribute of blood on both sides, immense. This is right so.
What has happened in the early hours of Monday morning in a residential compound in Pakistan does, admittedly, not reach the scale of the victory in Lepanto, but still has the same character: a clear military success over the main enemy of the time. In addition, the complete success of the operation – with no casualties to be lamented on the American side – makes the event even more worth rejoicing.
Is there not rejoicing when, in war-time, the sinking of a prestigious enemy ship is announced, or when the conquest of an important military post is achieved? In both cases blood has flown, but in both cases the accent is not on a kind of sadistic joy for sufferance inflicted, but rather a patriotic joy for a victory obtained. It is not unChristian in the least; on the contrary, it is the way a Christian lives the battle and supports his side.
Osama Bin Laden's elimination is – I do not think anyone can doubt this – an extremely important symbolic victory for the West. It's the enemy flag now symbolically planted in front of the Western military camp, and a loud and clear reminder of what happens to the enemies of the West. There's nothing wrong or irreligious in that, nothing whatever.
It is right to rejoice. Of course it is. I envy the spontaneousness and youthful energy of a country able to get on the streets, some of them in the night and in their pyjamas, to celebrate such a momentous event.
Of course in Europe there wasn't so much to celebrate. It being clear to everyone that Europe has cowardly chosen to depend on the US military effort in order to have more money to waste in bureaucracy and unChristian socialist policies, there was no way we could see this feat as, in some way, belonging to us too. Still, I can't avoid thinking that old and weary Europe was more absorbed with the worry about possible future attacks, whilst the youthful and enthusiastic US citizens were bravely defying every enemy, ready for combat and certain of victory.
Ask yourself now which continent is undoubtedly the more Christian, and you'll have all the answers you need.
Wedding Today, And Wedding Tomorrow….
A very nice blogger priest, who calls himself Reverend Know-it-all, has posted a long series of semi-serious but rather perceptive and very pertinent observations about modern marriage in his own experience (hat tip to Father Z).
This long blog post has reminded me of two things: the sad scene at the beginning of the film "Gran Torino" – that has been haunting me since – and the less haunting, but cynically pleasant song "makin' whoopee", though as we are talking about Catholic marriage (and as we are at the vigil of, oh, that marriage) I should obviously not mention the point at all.
Without depriving you of the joy of reading the post, I would add some considerations:
1) the sense of the Catholic marriage as a sacrament has been profoundly damaged in the last decades. If one feels the need of having a DJ for the party after the marriage, then something is clearly seriously wrong. Again, one is reminded of the "Gran Torino" funeral scene.
2) I never cease to be amazed at why marriage be still so idolised by non religiously minded women, when the very same women are the ones who will file the vast majority of the subsequent divorces. With the exception of the minority of people who continue to feel the marriage as sacred and indissoluble (alas, not very many even among Catholics: Catholic Cologne has the same rate of divorce than neighbouring, Protestant Dusseldorf!) marriage is not a definitive choice anymore, but the indication of a serious attempt at most. The fire exit is, though, always there and firmly in the mind of both the component of the oh so smiling and beautiful couple (wanna be sure? Ask them if they are against divorce, or if they would be ready to solemnly and legally shut the fire exit….). It is therefore difficult to understand why – with the exception of the minority above mentioned – the female excitement should be so high, and this with regard to both marriage in general and, well, that marriage in particular.
3) Father know-it-all is suavely ironic, but we can't forget that part of the guilt resides by the very priest, that in most cases goes along with pretty much everything he describes in his blog post without so much as a grunt, much less a stern reproach.
4) In many countries, like Italy, you can't be married in the church (a holy cow of many women even in these "liberated" times) unless you subject yourself to a long (six month, I believe) pre-matrimonial course and I even know of several cases where the priest has been inflexible on this (which meant, nowadays, that the bride wasn't pregnant). Such exercises go a long way to ensure that the couple really dedicate a lot of time preparing for their married life rather than merely for the marriage ceremony.
5) I often hear that it would be "better" for a couple to undergo a phase of concubinage before the marriage, "to see if things work", but no one has ever proved to me with numbers that this is really the case, and the countries were such habit is common are those with the highest frequency of divorce.
Rather, it seems to me that people who are serious about their marriage as to not choose a phase of (gravely sinful, scandalous, and which even excludes from communion) concubinage are ipso facto those who bring the best ingredients for a successful marriage. Marriage doesn't work because there was no serious breakdown during the warranty time, but because there is a serious intention not to have the breakdown in the first place.
6) Tomorrow there will be a historic marriage in this country. All the best to the couple, but he who whistled "makin' whoopee" by the last royal marriage was rather the more perceptive, realistic chap; it there being not only a legal basis, but even a precedent for divorce, we all know what will happen tomorrow is a hope at best.
This is what happens when you take the sacrament out of the ceremony.
New Hungarian Constitution Leads The Way
I already admired Hungary for many things: their composers like Liszt and Lehar, their inventors like Rubik and of course the well-known, astonishing beauty of their women (though in that respect I think that they cheat, and put something in the water). I even like their probably most famous liquor, called Unicum and very popular in Germany.
Today (thanks once again to Lux Occulta's Shane) I have one more reason to admire this little, but in its way great nation: their new Constitution.
I do not know Magyar, but if the linked translation of a draft (which I assume approved with little modification, as a comfortable majority was available) is anything to go by, this is a fine work indeed. So good in fact, that is has already attracted criticism for being (and I quote) overtly Christian, from which we gather that being overtly Christians is, nowadays, supposed to be bad.
Let us see the salient parts:
1) The subtitle of the constitution is 'O Lord, blessed be the Hungarian nation'. Can't imagine a better start.
2) There is a preamble, called "National Avowal of Faith". I couldn't believe my eyes. This is a modern nation, giving itself a constitution in 2011 and considering the most important trait of the nation… its faith.
3) "We are proud that one thousand years ago our king, Saint Stephen, based the Hungarian State on solid foundations, and made our country a part of Christian Europe". Proud. Saint Stephen. Christian Europe.
4) "We acknowledge the role Christianity has played in preserving our nation. We respect all our country's religious traditions". The Nation is indissolubly linked to Christianity. For the record, Hungary is mixed, but with Catholics the strongest religious group.
5) "We proclaim that the family and the nation provide the fundamental framework for community, in which the pre-eminent values are loyalty, faith and love". The country itself is based on…. the family. No ethical space for "alternative lifestyles" here.
After some strong tobacco about not recognising the former Communist constitutions, a series of fundamentals follows. I assume that this "fundamentals" will be the key for the interpretation of the text proper.
Feast your eyes with this:
Article K
(1) Hungary shall protect the institution of marriage, understood to be the conjugal union of a
man and a woman based on their independent consent; Hungary shall also protect the
institution of the family, which it recognises as the basis for survival of the nation.
(2) Hungary shall promote the commitment to have and raise children.
(3) The protection of families shall be regulated by a cardinal Act of Parliament.
Family is the basis for the survival of the nation. And "family" is, of course, the proper one. Its protection is given at the highest legislative level.
This is a very strong statement. This is one of the most Christian constitution I have personally ever read or heard of. If I compare with the Italian constitution, I would say that before the revision of the Concordate the Italian constitution was even stronger, but after the revision of the Concordate the Hungarian one is much stronger than the Italian one in its defence of Christian values as the pillar of society. The defence of the family, originally very strong in the Italian constitution, has been partly negated by subsequent judicial activity (or activism, as the case may be).
This constitution is also a slap in the face of Brussels' bullying of Christian values and a clear message that Europe is, and must remain, Christian.
This new constitution is very good news. I wish the Hungarians all the best.
Official: Anglican Bishop of Oxford Doesn't Believe In God
Dear reader, I would expect that you are, like most of human beings, endowed with elementary logic. This elementary logic is the one that lets you understand that, say, water can't be hot and cold at the same time, or that one cannot believe in the Christian God and not believe in Him at the same time. This is called, I believe, the principle of non-contradiction.
The Church of England is,though, exempt from such elementary principles of logic, or at least they would like us to believe so.
Let us take the matter of education. In the simple world in which I live (ordered according to some simple rules, like the one explained above) you either believe in the existence of the Trinity and in the Divinity of Christ, or you don't.
If you do, you will unavoidably (because of the principle of non-contradiction) strive to help other people to reach the same conclusion and be raised with the same principle; this is not only the result of the most elementary logic, but also of a clear, explicit command of the One you claim to believe in.
If, on the other hand, you don't believe in God and do not think that it is your duty to help pargulos venire ad Eum, Christianity will become a mere option, the customary and traditional embellishment of a Weltanschauung that can perfectly well do without it. This new religion will then be based on surrogate gods like social justice, environ-mentalism, veneration of niceness, cult of "non judging", and the like. Within this framework, a symbolic, misunderstood, nay, long forgotten lip service Christianity will be nothing more than a nice shop window decoration.
Exactly this is the position of the so-called bishop of Oxford of the so-called church* of England. Mister Pritchard (whom you might excuse for looking like an idiot in the photo you can see in the link, photo which I cannot reproduce because copyrighted) is of the opinion that:
1) reserved places for members of the so-called church of England should be limited to ten percent. Yes, ten percent!. No, really, I am not joking!
2) This should be done even accepting a deterioration in the schools' exam results.
One really doesn't know what people like Mr Pritchard drink in the morning; or whether they have believed in God at one time, before losing the faith in such an obvious manner; or what drives them to give scandal in such an astonishing way during Holy Week.
What one knows, though, is that a so-called bishop of the so-called church of England is proposing to kick people of his own faith out of admission in his own faith schools. To him, Christianity – let alone the membership of the same shop which, heretic as it is, is the one that runs the show – is merely an option. More gravely, he can't see Christianity as the unavoidable backbone of education in a Christian school. Most gravely, he can't see the need of helping as many Christians as he can in being raised in a Christian way!
It is very clear that Mister Pritchard does not believe in the Christian God. He doesn't care a straw for as many children as possible to come to Jesus. His God is political correctness, His credo is social engineering.
This religion of him is so strongly felt, that to its altar he is even ready to sacrifice the school results and the long-term competitiveness of the coE school system. This is one who obviously has chosen not to believe in Christian education and to dismantle it, whatever the price.
You will now think, dear reader, that this chap must be an obscure third-rank bishops seeking some notoriety during Holy Week. Wrong. This chap is the chairman of the so-called cofE's board of education.
The so-called church of England appoints their goats as gardeners, and then their people are surprised that things go south. Perhaps they are not even officially surprised, because it wouldn't be nice to notice it.
Please click the link as I cannot post the photo. Look attentively at the man.
His face will give you all the answers you need.
*note the small case.
A Time For War: "Cristiada"
I have already pointed out in my last blog post about Assisi III that it would be high time to start talking a bit of the Catholic doctrine of war instead of indulging in the usual easy rhetoric of peace. It would appear that there is a good example at hand.
Above is the trailer of Cristiada, a film about the armed insurgence of mexican Christians (and obviously mainly: Catholics) between 1926 and 1929 in reaction to the strongly anti-Christian stance of the Mexican government of the time. When the persecution became open (closing of monasteries, religious schools and convents in the province of Chihuahua, for example; or possibility for the government to regulate the number of priests; or prohibition for priests to wear the clerical garb outside of the church) the rebellion became armed. Somehow, I feel that the movie will not be distributed in the United Kingdom…..
I do not doubt that even today – as, of course, then – there would be those among the Catholics happy to – if put in a similar situation – choose the easy and, most of all, safe role of the prayerful oppressed instead of realising that there is a time for war. Thankfully, in Mexico people who thought differently were enough to carry their fight to victory in the end.
We are, admittedly, not in such a dire situation here in Blighty or in the rest of Europe. But we are certainly nearer to the point of armed conflict now than we were ten or twenty years ago. In fact, a situation might well emerge in the next decades where a Catholic is obliged to choose, like Thomas More, between God and King.
Now don't get me wrong, democracy is a beautiful thing and one appreciates its ability to achieve long periods of peace and prosperity. One of the most distinctive traits of western democracies is that they don't go at war with each other; still,they might well go at war against Christianity.
A country in which a supremely stupid Prime Minister says that Christians must be "tolerant" and the Judiciary is right in imposing to them an anti-Christian behaviour is not very far away from the Mexican government of 1926. A country in which laws are proposed – though not passed – by which the selling of Bibles can be seen as "discriminatory" against all the pervert therein condemned is not far away from forfeiting its right to existence. A country unable to distinguish between a man and a woman and two perverts shows that it has squarely put itself in a position of conflict with Christianity a long time ago.
Democracy is, of course, a good thing. But democracy is not our religion. I believe in God, The Father Almighty, not in democracy. When the two come into frontal conflict , I know which side I'm on.
Don't make of democracy an idol. Democracy is good – and justified in its existence – only as long as it doesn't explicitly marches against a higher Order.
The Queen's good servant, and all that……
The Thing With The Crusades
I have often noticed in the past that when Christians hurry to help Muslims, the latter are generally appreciative of the matter only for as long as the emergency goes on; but as soon as Christians have taken them out of the shite, the help received is soon forgotten.
Take Bosnia, where a coalition of – in his absolutely vast majority – Christian countries risks lives and material to save muslims from indiscriminate carnage, without this having any long-lasting effect on the prejudice of too many Muslims towards Christianity.
Or take Iraq, when (again) the armies of Christian countries free a 28-million people from an extremely cruel dictator, from whose heel the Iraqi themselves had never had the gut to free themselves. Here too, within 48 hours the jubilations had left place to complaints because, hey, electricity has not come back yet. After six months, complaining about the Americans had become more fashionable than a drug addicted poof stylist. The simple fact that just a handful of months before everyone would have died just for complaining had already been conveniently forgotten.
In the last days, we are assisting to a new episode of this new, three-tongued, arab-muslim little game. The intervention is good in principle, but of course the way it is being made has already been criticised by a very high ranking arab official with, oh what a coincidence, political ambitions in Egypt. Chap obviously says, one day after when the news has gone through the entire Arab world, that he has been misinterpreted, so he now has both sides hedged. Inevitably, he and the Arab countries in general will end up saying that no, they were certainly not for doing things as they have been done; it will be, as always, us being very bad, imperialists, & Co.; not before the backside of the inhabitants of Bengasi has been saved by the intervention of Christian countries, of course.
And now please raise his hand who believes that Muslim countries would have risked their men and material in a military operation meant to avoid Christians massacring each others.
Christian Victory In Maryland
As you can read here, there was a notable victory for the Christian front in maryland, where a legilsative initative supposed to allow so-called homosexual marriages has been unexpectedly defeated.
If you read the article and look at the video, you'll notice the many elements that make one rather hopeful for the future: the prevalence of young people (this is a student organisation after all), the great quantity of people honking in support of the Christians, the very use of the word "crusade" (when have you heard that last time in Europe?), and the fact that the homos' defeat was unexpected.
If you look at the video you'll also see an interesting episode: a man (evidently a doctor) stating that at medical school everyone knew homosexuality is a pathology. One listens and wonder to what extent facts always considered obvious have now been abandoned in favour of a politically correct "nuMedicine".
Anyway, let us enjoy this victory and let us hope that many others will follow.
The Madness of Our Times: Communion For Unbaptised
You would think that the Anglicans, even if progressively forgetting what Christianity is, would still retain a minimum of decency and at least defend a very simple concept, that one first is accepted into the Christian community through his baptism and then receives communion.
Well, you would be wrong. Apparently, somewhere in the world (a very "liberal" place, no doubt; Canada comes to mind) someone has decided that to require one to be baptised before giving him communion is not "inclusive" enough.
If you don't believe me (and I don't blame you if you don't) read here.
The argument brought against the hineous discrimination of non-Christians is that Jesus "did not discriminate" (note the magic word) about whom he invited. The fact that Jesus insisted on being baptised Himself is elegantly avoided, because obviously not "inclusive".
Similarly, the fact that the twelve were, to all intents and purposes, bishops and as such full members of the nascent Church already founded on Peter when He instituted the Eucharist is also conveniently ignored.
Thirdly, two thousand years of Christianity is utterly ignored.
Instead, we are informed that Christianity – Catholics as well as the wrong versions – has been discriminating against non-Christians these last 2011 years, which poses the interesting question as to why would Jesus allow this to happen and why would he wait for some Canadian nutcase 2011 years after the fact to correct this – we are informed – clearly un-Christian practice.
The state of utter oblivion of everything Christian within the Canadian Anglicans is clearly visible in the use of the words, with some of their so-called priests feeling strongly about this, that is: thinking that Christianity had done such fundamental, absolutely basic things since inception in a seriously wrong way and that this must stop now. No doubt, these individuals dream of "common tables" when Hindus, Muslims, Sikh and, why not, atheists with a liking for bread (we want to be "inclusive", remember?) participate to such an "inclusive communion" and this would be called by them, possibly, Christianity. Or perhaps not, as it is clear that in this case to want to impose a label on such a ceremony would be clearly a discrimination towards non-Christians and therefore also to be felt strongly about.
It is no surprise than this should come from the same community (the Canadian Anglicans) already well-known for giving communion to a dog. These people just haven't a clue of what communion is, and of what Christanity is. Political correcteness and inclusiveness is all they know and all they preach.
You really couldn't make this up. I have known Muslims far more Christian than these people, and they weren't Christian at all.
David Cameron Now Openly Against Christianity
Two aspiring foster parents are denied the possibility because they are Christians.
The simple fact that they said to the officials that they would teach their children that homosexuality is sinful disqualifies them, says the judge, from adoption. This is a country with officially more than 30 million Christians.
The Prime Minister agrees with the decision.
I have already pointed out many times to the hypocrisy of the Prime Minister, an atheist cretin trying to disguise himself as a Christian when convenient.
Cameron has now officially thrown away the mask, and this will do him no good. No doubt, in the next days he'll come out with some slogan invented by some of his sleek, probably homosexual PR-"cuties" to try to repair the damage. The other hypothesis is that the man is so ignorant of Christianity that he doesn't even understand what he is saying.
Cameron is an enemy of Christianity. He is an enemy of everyone of us. To support him in any way, shape or form is to help the enemies of Christ.


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Is Gulf Seafood Safe?
The FDA and NOAA say that Gulf seafood is fine. President Obama ate a fish taco yesterday made with Gulf fish.
So does that mean Gulf seafood is safe to eat?
I had hoped - for the safe of the Gulf fishermen and the entire Gulf economy - that the answer was yes. But after digging a bit, I'm not so sure.
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Remember, when Obama went to the G20, the USSS took along all the food and water the President and his family would consume during the three day trip. They took along the White House cooking staff. Does anyone think they were not as careful with the fish taco?