John Dexter in the 80s. by Gary Avants

John Dexter

gavants — 2024-10-14 16:31:00 UTC

I am John Dexter. I 'm 25 years old and really into running. I love history and learning about historical people and their lives. If I could meet a historical person face-to-face, it would be Benjamin Franklin.

Blazing Saddles

gavants — 2024-10-14 19:59:15 UTC

My favorite movie is Blazing Saddles. This movie made me laugh, a lot. Yes , I know my mom would not approve but I like Mel Brook's humor. Blazing Saddles talks about the idea of good guys and bad guys can get complicated sometimes. There are still people who need to treat others better no matter who they are or where they are from.,

Chicago

gavants — 2024-10-14 20:39:39 UTC

I love the band Chicago. What are the songs I love? Too many. Chicago had all sorts of life instruments like trumpets, saxophones, and trombones. But one of their songs, Saturday in the Park makes me think of great times with family and friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjylD7esXDo

Ronald Reagan

gavants — 2024-10-14 22:17:34 UTC

Ronald Reagan was the right man of president at the right time. He raised American out if some dark times while brining down Communism in former USSR. Reagan was a real American cowboy and his policies were strong. direct, with a touch or humor. His motto was., "Peace through strength."

The Fall of Commuism

gavants — 2024-10-15 15:07:57 UTC

The video is called facts of Top 5 Facts of Communism. I realized that too many people have a soft view of communism or do not know how bad it was. If students don't know the REAL truth they will get sucked into a big lie. They love to be secretive and deceptive.

Health in the 1980s

gavants — 2024-10-15 15:26:10 UTC

I love running. One of the things about the 1980s' is that health was important. I got into reading and eating right during this time.

How we talked back then

gavants — 2024-10-15 15:44:34 UTC

Teenagers in the 1980s would call any person, place or thing, a "puppy." I brought you this puppy for your birthday. Today kids today don't have a word for it. If it is different way of doing things they say it, "Hits different." When girls are disgusted they say, "Gag me with a spoon." Today teens say, "Yuck". When you are awesome or totally bitchin' in the 80s, today you'd say you are a baller.

Communism in 2024

gavants — 2024-10-15 15:51:16 UTC

The USSR broke apart on Dec 26th 1991. Since that time Russia has been trying to just survive. They have worked with other countries in the Middle East to gain power and control, still having issues with the USA, and still causing issues in the world. Communism is still in China, North Korea, and other places in the world.

John Dexter 2024

gavants — 2024-10-15 16:14:44 UTC

Today I would have been 64 years old. I was a army soldier and served in Korea and NATO. I became a husband and father of four children and ten grandchildren. We lived in Sacramento. CA for many years. I loved to read, travel, and be with family. One of my dreams was to be a high school teacher and teach history. Sadly, a few years ago I passed from a heart attack. I pray my family will go on and I hope we will all be together someday.