Pure Sterling

My mother told me

that God is the potter

and I am a cup

but I’m trying to

become a plate

but what she

doesn’t understand 

is that I was 

never meant

to be so simple

and utilitarian

in the first place

and it’s much 

more likely that 

I’m an abstract sculpture 

out of precious metal clay 

and this is my trial by fire 

in the kiln of cruel expectations 

burning away impurities 

and anything less 

than what I need 

to be pure sterling. 

Redesigned Murphy Bed

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A typical Murphy bed design is incredibly large, requires you to drill holes in the wall and floor, and operates with a number of large springs. I redesigned the Murphy bed in a sleek, modern package. It is entirely self contained- no holes to drill. There is a bench available when it is in the upright position. The lift assist is performed by gas shocks, leaving the area under the bench free for storage.

It is currently on display at GRMakers and will be attending Grand Rapids Makerfaire.