In Memory of Morten

The Walsh family lost a very near and dear friend last week. Morten, a cherished friend of my Father and Step Mother, who came in to your lives when he began to restore the wonderful church across the street will be missed deeply, by myself and my family. Rest in Peace Morten.

Morten Nyberg
Millsburg, NY

Morten Nyberg, of Millsburg, crossed over in loving hands August 28, 2008 after a one-and-a-half year struggle with an aggressive form of cancer.

Sixty-one years ago Morten was born in Oslo, Norway. He came to the United States at 17 to live with his father and finish high school. Morten returned to Norway to complete his service in the Norwegian Air Force and to train for the Olympics in the Flying Dutchmen event.

His anthroposophical studies brought him to Emerson College in England, and to his first career as a teacher of children with special needs in Switzerland and the United States.

As an artist, he worked as an illustrator and restorer of paintings. His talents extended into restoration of old buildings, enhancing their original character and beauty. His latest project was the historic church in Johnson, NY.

His spirituality transcended sectarianism and expressed itself in his deep connection to nature and missionary zeal for social justice.

He lived his entire life demonstrating a commitment to his values: as an advocate of fair treatment for all citizens and as a pacifist.

He loved to share his passions such as kayaking, hiking, cycling, cross country skiing and discussing politics in the company of his friends.

He was dedicated to his family and friends. He was a most appreciative, nurturing and generous husband and father.

He is deeply missed by his loving wife, Sabine; his stepson, Sascha; his loving sister, Anette; niece Anniken; great niece Anine; nephews, "Little" Morten and Markus; stepdaughters, Megan and Beryl, and Sabine's family in Austria,

Family will notify friends about a gathering in Morten's honor.

Let's take to heart Morten's favorite saying: "Live simply so others may simply live." -Ghandi

"When I go to the keyboard, I feel holy, like an angel over my head."

AP story on CNN has some great interview bits from Brian Wilson about his upcoming album, That Old Lucky Sun. He speaks about his writing process:

"When I go to the keyboard, I feel holy, like an angel over my head. I feel very holy. When we did (the Beach Boys hit) 'God Only Knows,' I felt holy about that too. A godly something comes through me," Wilson says, motioning with his hands. "I'm always thinking about melodies. The melodies come from my brain, and my keyboards. I play a really pleasant keyboard. It sounds so pleasant it makes me want to write melodies."

The Fate of Code Owl Productions

Dear Owl Pals,

Code Owl Productions LLC is no more. I've closed shop for now as the bulk of my recent work has been as a consultant rather then a developer/producer. I have decided to use this domain for personal purposes.  Life and professional work and creative projects have sorta blended together in a wonderful way, and hopefully this site will reflect that.

More to come soon.

Gabe