Devon Thomas
Bio
Long commutes means lots of tunes and podcasts. Daydreamer and people watcher.
Stories (33/0)
Coolest Futuristic Armor That Actually Exists
My son Jarret loves sci fi! So I like to scour the internet for stuff from his favorite sci-fi movies that's in the works right now. Turns out companies and governments are actually hard at work trying to create the coolest futuristic armor inspired by films like Aliens, Iron Man, and Elysium.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Futurism
Best Backpacking Tents to Bring on Your Next Trip
My son Jarret and I do a lot of camping so that we can bond as father and son, and, hopefully, as men and even human beings. Since I prioritize my relationship with my son, it's important that I own one of the best backpacking tents.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Wander
Stay Fresh with These Unique Car Air Fresheners. Top Story - May 2018.
Car air fresheners can communicate a lot about the values of the person using them. I'm not kidding; STOP LAUGHING AT ME! Sorry, I had a flashback to one of the many arguments I used to have when I was married. I don't want to communicate anger; I want to communicate that I'm ready for love. And, to my son Jarret, I want to communicate, "Hey, dad is cool without trying." And you better believe I've found car air fresheners that do both those things!
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Wheel
Best Stylish Ladles to Serve Your Dishes
I already know how our dinner's going to go down because I've been imagining it ever since I've started dating. I know the types of profile pictures you'll see on every dating app so I know how to be unique rather than cliché. And I know how to write opening lines that will get a response on dating apps, so I'm closer than ever to finally meeting someone I care about.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Feast
Best Drinking Games for Two People Everyone Should Play
I let my son Jarret have alcohol if he's supervised by me. I figure if he's already drinking, then he might as well do so in a safe space. And he may very well be drinking given that he's in the 9th grade and very secretive about his life. He's usually pretty tight-lipped even if he's had the one drink I allow him to have, whereas I gab about my love life and the classes I've been taking at the local community college. Maybe, though, if I throw some fun into the mix he'll open up more, which is why I'm turning to the best drinking games for two people.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Proof
Best Mattresses on the Market to Help You Sleep Better
I did it! I finally saved enough money by eating cheap meals and making a lot of dollar store purchases that I can afford a really nice mattress. It's basically going to be the only item I own, so I'm going all in! On the weekends I'll let my son Jarret sleep in my bed and I'll use an air mattress. That way he can associate the best sleep of his formative years with me!
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Lifehack
Best Tactical Pens You Didn't Know You Needed
I know the coolest things you can buy at a military surplus store because that's where I go to buy clothes on the cheap. The daytime floor manager gives off a real strong History of Violence vibe. I told him a little about myself––that I have a son in the 9th grade named Jarret and that I'm dipping my toes into online dating—and he said that the best way to impress a date was with one of the best tactical pens on the market. He showed me a pen that had a handcuff key and said, "You never know when you might need this." I asked him what kind of date ends in handcuffs. And he said, "A good one!" We both laughed, I bought that pen, and on my way to my car I wondered if he'd ever killed anyone.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Serve
Swap Gears with These Hilarious Shift Knobs
I drive a Nissan Sentra. It's far from a cool car, and my son Jarret lets me know that every time I pick him up. There's not much I can do about it other than outfitting my car with a few cool accessories. I bought some chrome skull valve caps but the kids in my neighborhood stole them! So, now I'm looking at shift knobs because they're a way to communicate to my son, "Hey, I'm a cool guy," without breaking the bank or inviting thieves.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Wheel
Best Photography Quotes That Will Inspire You to Take More Photos
I'm trying to have more experiences so that I have more ways to connect to other people. So, I'm taking a photography class at the local community college. Since photography is an art, it comes with the baggage of having to be good, which also means that you can be bad. Of course, what photography is really about is neither good or bad; photography is about feeling. The struggle of every artist is remembering that!
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Photography
What You Need to Know Before You Buy Sheets
I know nothing about sheets. I only know how to be a good lover and father. It takes intuition to do both. The same is not true of buying sheets. You need to know a lot of stuff to buy sheets! Vocabulary, your climate, what you want out of sheets. I've never asked myself what I want out of sheets! Only what I want out of a partner and out of my own life. I let my son Jarret be who he wants to be.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Lifehack
Best Tactical Wallets You Should Consider Getting
I know the coolest things you can buy at a military surplus store because it's the most affordable place near my home to go clothes shopping. So, I spend plenty of time chatting with the employees and some of the military vets who hang out around there. They're always telling me what I need to get, and since I'm always trying to impress my son Jarret and we regularly go camping, I ended up buying one of the best tactical wallets around. It wasn't an easy choice because there were so many wallets in the running! But, being one of the best everyday tactical essentials, I had to get my hands on one.
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Serve
Best Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals
Backpacking trips are a great way for me to bond with my son during the weekend when he stays with me. Or, so I've been told on the Visiting Dad forum that I belong to. CoolDad90 and CoolDad91 (no relation) both said that Upstate New York has a lot of great places. So here are the best freeze dried backpacking meals that I'm stocking up on before my son Jarret and I head up north so make memories. Maybe we'll see one of the biggest cats in the world during our hike!
By Devon Thomas6 years ago in Wander