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Hi! I'm Bob Monsour. Born in Brooklyn, raised in New Jersey, and educated in Florida and Los Angeles, I'm now retired and living in Northern California with Sandra , my wonderful wife and artist, and our Portuguese Water Dog, Soda.
From the Blog
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Yes, racism still exists in the US
Sep 28, 2025 · Please watch this video and reflect on its message.
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Where do the red and blue colors on this site come from?
Sep 27, 2025 · I chose these colors based on an old personal preference.
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Fetching a JSON file from GitHub at build time in Eleventy
Sep 25, 2025 · Today I learned how to fetch a raw JSON file from GitHub at build time in Eleventy. Here's how I did it.
Organizations that I'm supporting (here's why)
Just Vision
For the last 12 years, I have been a supporter of Just Vision, a non-profit organization that "fills a media gap on Israel-Palestine through independent storytelling and strategic audience engagement." They have produced award-winning films. They also produce Local Call, a Hebrew-language news site advancing citizen journalism and an independent media. In conjunction with 972 Magazine, Local Call publishes their work in English. If this is an issue of importance to you, perhaps you'll consider supporting them.
Brady United
Brady United is the leading gun violence prevention organization in America. They combine bipartisan leadership with proven behavior change campaigns. Evidence shows they're saving lives. A friend of mine and organizer of our book club recently hosted a gathering at his home where we heard Kris Brown, the President of the Brady Campaign, speak about the work they are doing to address this issue. If this is an issue of importance to you, perhaps you'll consider supporting them.