http://cpj.nwblog.com The Coffee Press Journal in an online magazine dedicated to "the creative writer in us all". This blog is for the monthly articles written by the editor, James M. Brown. en-us http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=735 03/06/2008 4:40:19am - "The Call Of The Maturing"Recently, I've had the (un)pleasure of experiencing some extreme vertigo. The whole idea of "room-spinning" has been somewhat fascinating to me. What makes some people (and mostly children) giggle and laugh makes others hor... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=730 12/29/2007 4:14:40pm - All Things, New and Old          2007 is officially gone.  Welcome 2008!       There are plenty of things to remember about the past year.  I won’t be going over them here, though.  In... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=728 12/27/2007 3:39:14pm - "The Road To Me"    Many years it has been Since my being first began This vehicle I did not choose Yet doomed/destined to travel in   Driving frustratedly, my youth As many do, tried to move Faster than the limit allowed And still, at... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=633 09/04/2007 5:14:52pm - Writer Reminders In A 'New Year' I was reminded recently that my creativity is not something I should sit on, but work on and share and enjoy. I was also reminded that we make time for the things that are truly important to us. It made me think of ... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=400 05/19/2006 4:43:45pm - (This is a timely reprint of a Mug written for our March 2002 issue.)   "My Wish Come True"  What would you consider to be the biggest thing you'd ever wish for? If you had your proverbial "wish", would it be for riches or fame? Would your... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=379 03/16/2006 4:23:03pm - Do you see this face?   Do you see how tired and ragged-looking it is?  Are there traces of hopelessness and despair?   This is a face looking for relief.   No, I’m not depressed.  At least, not in a depressive sort of way.  I would d... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=362 02/12/2006 5:34:40pm - After years of discussion and contemplation, here it is—our first downloadable (and for all intents and purposes, printable) version of The Coffee Press Journal! A historical day, to be sure!   WHAT DO YOU THINK? Being our first ever foray into ... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=361 02/12/2006 5:31:56pm - As Always, Thanks This is the time of year when our calendars remind us to be thankful. I am thankful for the calendar's reminder—unfortunately—because if not for it, I might forget. I am very thankful for a loving, supporting wife. She i... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=360 02/12/2006 5:21:47pm - It's My Move   It's happening again. The call of the waves, wind and sand...it's calling me. Why, of all people, would it bother to single me out? You know, there are times I've uttered a weird line or two out of my mental casing that, in retros... http://cpj.nwblog.com/?PostID=359 02/12/2006 5:20:20pm - There was no issue this month, thus, no article.  (This is entered more for posterity than for anything.)    ...