The Scanlon Report™

High Black Cons

For Fathers Day this year, Tim and Megan got me a pair of black Converse sneakers. They weren’t the high tops; they were the low cut style. Back in the day, however, I wore the high, black Converse sneakers. Who would have thought I was a fashion trendsetter all those years ago? Certainly not me! Why do I tell you this? Well, now it seems that what is old is new again. With the challenges in the economy, some commentators … Continue reading »

True Confessions

Sorry for the dramatic headline. Most of you that know me are aware that I am pretty conservative and not one for grandstanding. Don’t worry—I am definitely not qualified to write for the National Enquirer, and no, I won’t be discussing Britney Spears. But now it’s time for me to put my cards on the table. I’m not talking about playing today’s favorite pastime game—Texas Hold’em. I’ll admit that in my youth I played some cards, but nothing serious. These … Continue reading »

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