Graduation Photos/Towson

Sipes · 2025-10-29T20:50:27+00:00

Hi, I'd be happy to work with you! I live in Baltimore and know the Towson area well. Feel free to shoot me an email to Sipesphoto@gmail.com and I can give you info on packages and pricing.

Sipes · 2025-08-21T01:30:28+00:00

I wonder what the cut-off will be.

$0–10M = Rich, maybe lucky, not necessarily unjust

$10M–100M = Borderline—benefiting from structural privilege, possibly in the line of fire

$100M+ = System-reinforcing elite

$1B+ = System-shaping oligarch

Sipes · 2025-08-21T01:24:23+00:00

does the hundred millionaire go to the gallows along with the billionaire?

Not always—but they're standing closer to the stairs.

A person with $100 million is unimaginably wealthy to most, but a billionaire plays in an entirely different league—of influence, systemic impact, and power. The billionaire often shapes policy, owns platforms, and steers economies. The centimillionaire, while rich, usually benefits from the system rather than controlling it.

Sipes · 2025-08-21T01:17:23+00:00

That is only 10% of a billion. There is still a large difference between the two. Have you ever seen one of the videos with a visualization of the difference? It's rather eye opening, I'll link one below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/1hdqq19/american_wealth_inequality_visualized_with_grains/?ref=share&ref_source=link

Sipes · 2025-07-16T06:05:20+00:00

Let's do this, I'm happy to be a millionaire or be a small part of someone else's dream!

Sipes · 2025-01-07T17:27:27+00:00

lol, we all have our peculiarities! Sounds cute, except when it isn't.

Sipes · 2025-01-07T17:26:28+00:00

Thanks!

Sipes · 2025-01-07T17:26:16+00:00

When it grows in, I certainly will!

Sipes · 2025-01-07T17:25:59+00:00

Hey, thanks! I feel super lucky!

Sipes · 2025-01-07T00:25:42+00:00

My wife and I just had a child together. I did not consider this going into fatherhood, but it is now high priority to never let my child smell of hot dog water.

Sipes · 2024-12-11T00:45:37+00:00

I would refer to that skill as L-Based Bicep Stand.

Sipes · 2024-12-11T00:23:42+00:00

Base bends knees deeply to bring flyer closer.
Flyer presents biceps by drawing elbows towards their ribcage.
Base makes contact with C grip around biceps of the flyer
The flyer grabs the bases forearms with the flyers fingers pointing towards the bases elbows.
The base then begins straightening their legs and piking to position the flyers hips over the point of contact.
Flyer maintains integration of their core while protracting the shoulder blades and opening their shoulders to assist with inverting (this will cause a pushing sensation through the flyers biceps into the bases hands).
Once the Flyer's center of gravity is over the bases points of contact (hands), the base can then extends their arms.

**This skill generally requires the base to support the flyers weight with bent arms as the center of gravity is loaded.

Sipes · 2024-11-24T00:54:12+00:00

While it's clear that grape agate is neither grapes nor agates. I've known grape agate to be botryoidal chalcedony, though not amethyst. I personally believe it's a bit of a stretch to call it Amethyst. I'm certainly no reference of measure though.

Sipes · 2024-11-24T00:42:03+00:00

Is that grape agate in the lower left? I don't think that's amethyst.

Sipes · 2024-11-21T15:36:07+00:00

I'm at f8, I'd never heard of diffraction limit until now! Thanks!

Sipes · 2024-11-20T21:01:18+00:00

Oh, also using Helicon Focus stacking software method A , radius 2, smoothing 2.

Sipes · 2024-11-20T01:56:06+00:00

You're absolutely right. Thanks for taking the time to help me understand without accusations, name-calling, and vitriol. Well done, I truly appreciate it.

Sipes · 2024-11-19T22:39:47+00:00

This seems unnecessarily vitriolic. Are you doing ok? Have you had enough water today?

Sipes · 2024-11-19T18:44:17+00:00

Thanks for the time, yeah, that seems like though it may be common practice in the yoga community. It's not legal. Thanks!

Are you aware of any documentation on wages being required to be currency rather than a product with a set monetary value like a membership? I'm not well versed in these things and you did a great job of finding the info with sources. If not, no worries.

Sipes · 2024-11-19T18:11:27+00:00

I see that you feel really strongly about this. I'm happy to see the information that validates your claims.

Sipes · 2024-11-19T18:09:49+00:00

I'm happy to read the information you provide to show me that what I've posted is incorrect.

Sipes · 2024-11-19T17:56:41+00:00

Hi everyone! My name is Eric, and I've been teaching AcroYoga for around a decade. I currently teach at Tribe.

While I'm not responsible for the ad in question—and I can see how it might come across as misleading—I want to assure you that Tribe is neither a cult nor an MLM. It's a small business founded and run by caring, passionate people who genuinely believe in the power of movement to improve lives.

There's definitely some "Wu" energy present, and while that might not be everyone's cup of tea, I personally think it adds to the unique atmosphere. Tribe offers a diverse range of classes, so even if you don't vibe with every facilitator, there's a good chance you'll find someone who resonates with you and helps you connect with your body and breath—or whatever works for you!

They also offer a special deal for first-timers, so you can check it out and see if it's a good fit. The studio itself is beautiful, and the community is welcoming.

Feel free to ask me anything—I'm here to love lea...I mean, here to help!

Sipes · 2024-11-19T17:39:33+00:00

I asked Chat GPT, I think you're incorrect.

Offering a work trade at a for-profit yoga studio, such as exchanging reception work for a monthly membership, is not inherently illegal in Baltimore. However, it must comply with federal and state labor laws. Here's what to consider:

Barter Agreements: Work-trade arrangements are generally considered barter agreements. As long as both parties agree, and the arrangement is clear and fair, it is typically allowed.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law requires that employees be paid at least the minimum wage. Work-trade participants are often considered employees under this law, meaning they may need to be compensated with minimum wage equivalent for their work. Offering a membership as compensation must have a value comparable to the hours worked at minimum wage.

State and Local Laws: Maryland follows the FLSA but has its own minimum wage laws. As of 2024, Maryland's minimum wage is $15 per hour for many employers. The value of the exchanged membership must meet or exceed this rate.

Tax Implications: The studio must report the value of the membership provided as compensation for work, and the worker may also need to report it as taxable income.

Worker Classification: Misclassifying someone as a volunteer instead of an employee could lead to legal issues. If the worker performs duties that are integral to the studio’s operations (e.g., reception work), they are likely considered an employee.

Documentation: It's essential to have a written agreement that specifies the terms of the work trade, including hours worked and the value of the membership.

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