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Don Thompson
Don Thompson, an American awaiting Canadian citizenship, lives in Vernon and in Florida. In a career that spans more than 40 years, Don has been a working journalist, a speechwriter and the CEO of an advertising and public relations firm. A passionate and compassionate man, he loves the written word as much as fine dinners with great wines. His essays - a blend of news reporting and opinion - will appear weekly under the title, This, That and the Other.
THOMPSON: If I could be someone else it would be Fred Astaire
OPINION Have you ever thought about being another person? No, not because you’re disappointed in…
THOMPSON: The job of American president shouldn’t be about age
OPINION In November, Americans will choose between two men who are 77 and 81 years…
THOMPSON: Move over cigarettes, nicotine pouches are getting the kids hooked now
OPINION A lot can go wrong raising children, things seem to jump out of nowhere…
THOMPSON: MAGA supporters and the alternative reality they live in
OPINION Most of us will never know what it feels like to sink hopelessly into…
THOMPSON: Debunking well-known culinary myths
OPINION As a small child, my mom cautioned me one day not to eat the…
THOMPSON: The role jet streams play in weather and air travel
OPINION Ask someone what they know about the jet stream and after a quizzical…
THOMPSON: Donald Trump’s obituary will be the final word
OPINION The thing about being villainous is…you can never escape it. That’s why it’s an…
THOMPSON: In 9 months, America will give birth to a revitalized democracy, or a new fascist state
OPINION Republicans have done much to undermine American democracy over the past decade. A lot…
THOMPSON: Gator advice for Canadians heading south to Florida
OPINION Of all the things you might be thinking of in British Columbia on a…
THOMPSON: Frustrated with today’s customer service? You’re not alone
OPINION How can customer service be so bad, when virtually every company offering goods and…
THOMPSON: The risks of washing meat before you cook it
OPINION We are creatures of habit to be sure. We often do things whether science…
THOMPSON: It’s time to recruit Canadians to influence US election
OPINION I have never recycled one of my columns in the nearly seven years of…
THOMPSON: Shortage of air traffic control workers in North America concerning
OPINION Imagine that your job is controlling a stoplight. You work five days a week,…
THOMPSON: How Vernon and Irene Castle became cultural icons in 1910
OPINION Long before Derek and Julianne Hough, Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron or Fred Astaire…
THOMPSON: Why advances in drive-thru technology aren’t helping communities
OPINION Not long ago, a 28-year-old man was arrested at a Bank of America drive-thru…
THOMPSON: The ongoing war against cockroaches
OPINION Last count, about one-and-a-half million people live in the Hawaiian Islands. Another ten million…
THOMPSON: The parallel universe that is the Republican dominated US Supreme court
OPINION Those who doubt that wealth is the single most important factor when it comes…
THOMPSON: My observations on parenting today (it may seem harsh)
OPINION Loving your children doesn’t necessarily mean that day to day you’re always doing things…
THOMPSON: Giving George W. Bush credit for something he did 20 years ago
OPINION Ordinarily, I wouldn’t rank George W. Bush anywhere near the top of modern-day U.S.…
THOMPSON: Who’s fixing the high-risk dams in Canada?
OPINION In Canada, we have a right to know whether governmental decisions affecting us are…
THOMPSON: Why the fashion industry leaves me puzzled
OPINION Fashion Week is a big deal. Designers and “houses” – think Christian Dior –…
THOMPSON: Reflections on becoming an ‘old man’
OPINION Last month I turned 73 years old. Just to be clear, I don’t consider…
THOMPSON: Lamenting the disappearance of cursive writing
OPINION I miss cursive writing. Actually, I even cringe when reading an adult’s note “written”…
THOMPSON: Why the simple act of smiling could extend your life
OPINION How much do you smile? We’ve all heard that it takes more muscles to…