tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post5084026990800784936..comments2023-09-27T07:44:19.769-04:00Comments on Sabine Hossenfelder: Backreaction: InternaSabine Hossenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06151209308084588985noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-32905252690504505852010-11-17T05:05:00.327-05:002010-11-17T05:05:00.327-05:00Hi Steve,
I don't think it's possible to ...Hi Steve,<br /><br /><i>I don't think it's possible to appreciate one's parents until we become so ourselves.</i><br /><br />No doubt. It's all about perspective as I look from as many angles as possible.<br /><br />When I jokingly mentioned "the heck with the parents" of the twins, it is not without respect I have for two adults who have gone on to raised these childrenPlatoHagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849253658526056393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-79634835010349649292010-11-15T10:20:49.467-05:002010-11-15T10:20:49.467-05:00As we treated our parents, so in turn shall we be ...<i>As we treated our parents, so in turn shall we be treated by our own little ones. </i><br /><br />When my sister's son was born, my mother told her: "Congratulations! Now you have just become the most annoying person in the world".<br /><br />Best,<br />ChristineChristine Cordula Dantashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271747374185459530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-16279611856329990622010-11-15T06:56:01.857-05:002010-11-15T06:56:01.857-05:00Hi Steven,
I don’t understand all the impatience ...Hi Steven,<br /><br />I don’t understand all the impatience regarding visits to a Doctor’s office, as its actually being a time honoured ritual Jerry Seinfeld was to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njcUMcALEwk" rel="nofollow">have explained</a> . :-) <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />PhilPhil Warnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671311338712852659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-63703113543118179382010-11-15T06:08:54.825-05:002010-11-15T06:08:54.825-05:00Agreed with Christine, especially about doctors. Y...Agreed with Christine, especially about doctors. You can't possibly learn too much about the current state of Pediatrics, which is rapidly changing. You will be seeing doctors quite a bit post-childbirth and yes, they tend to overbook so be sure to bring plenty of reading material as "waiting" will be standard operating procedure. And that's just in America. I can't imagine Steven Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435759210177642257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-1076285823372932222010-11-14T14:32:50.152-05:002010-11-14T14:32:50.152-05:00With Twin granddaughters and with the parents ran ...With Twin granddaughters and with the parents ran ragged, the twins are a pleasure for Oma und Opa:)<br /><br />Heck with Mom and Dad:)PlatoHagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849253658526056393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-56498270321829591392010-11-14T14:24:41.557-05:002010-11-14T14:24:41.557-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.PlatoHagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849253658526056393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-50913804468076791582010-11-14T06:28:37.726-05:002010-11-14T06:28:37.726-05:00Bee,
You tweetted recently:
"price for twin...Bee,<br /><br />You tweetted recently:<br /><br />"price for twin stroller: painful."<br /><br />"Spent a total of 5 hours in the hospital for birth planning, 4 of which waiting for one doctor or the other."<br /><br />That is just the beginning. Hours spent in doctors (mostly waiting, yes) -- even with healthy children, get ready for that. New time administration and Christine Cordula Dantashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271747374185459530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-61372290537229418702010-11-07T23:58:22.425-05:002010-11-07T23:58:22.425-05:00Hi William,
Starbucks sells decaf... And yes, caf...Hi William,<br /><br />Starbucks sells decaf... And yes, caffeine upsets the little ones. Well, I for sure wouldn't fund that research study... but then, weirder things have been written papers about. How about putting the paper on the ceiling, such that it hangs in front of your face? ;-p Best,<br /><br />B.Sabine Hossenfelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151209308084588985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-38666225452135771622010-11-07T10:11:14.195-05:002010-11-07T10:11:14.195-05:00Hi Bee,
I'm glad all is good with the twins! ...Hi Bee,<br /><br />I'm glad all is good with the twins! <br /><br />Hmmm ... Rhetorically wondering if the girls give you an extra kick from of the Starbucks caffiene.<br /><br />For the toilet paper, I think the female's preference should decide its location, since women are the biggest users! <br /><br />But now you make me think that a new invention could be a door-held toilet paper Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991841830350137397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-54963646534011386032010-11-02T12:16:03.840-04:002010-11-02T12:16:03.840-04:00Hi Bee,
it's nice to hear that you finally fe...Hi Bee,<br /><br />it's nice to hear that you finally feel fine and you're with Stefan in this situation. It's important to have one looking for you during this time.<br /><br />Best, KayKay zum Feldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233793196547147876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-90095246288636298162010-11-02T10:08:56.672-04:002010-11-02T10:08:56.672-04:00Hi Robert,
Yes, that's of course entirely cor...Hi Robert,<br /><br />Yes, that's of course entirely correct. Except that it would be hard to blame the staff if it's the customer who orders 'to go' and then changes their mind. Best,<br /><br />B.Sabine Hossenfelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151209308084588985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-84040572071331355582010-11-02T10:04:24.577-04:002010-11-02T10:04:24.577-04:00Not being allowed to sit down with paper cups migh...Not being allowed to sit down with paper cups might also be due to taxation reasons: Takeaway is considered "food" which has a reduced tax of 7% while stuff you buy in a restaurant for immediate consumption has the general VAT rate of 19%. As prices here are inclusive prices SB staff might have been instructed to make sure they are not commiting tax fraud by paying only the 7% for Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634377111195468947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-77342428385062649212010-11-02T07:39:04.236-04:002010-11-02T07:39:04.236-04:00nothing then = nothing batnothing then = nothing batZephirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06010623752049244967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-82338060864074914512010-11-02T07:38:20.210-04:002010-11-02T07:38:20.210-04:00Actually I don't understand, why just theoreti...Actually I don't understand, why just theoretical physicist should travel whole his/her life. It's typical work at home job - nothing then just internet access is actually required here.Zephirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06010623752049244967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-50558500256978239072010-11-01T22:27:19.112-04:002010-11-01T22:27:19.112-04:00Glad to hear that your medical issues are being ta...Glad to hear that your medical issues are being taken care of. Horizontal rest tells me that you didn't develop pregnancy-induced DVT, whew. Body socks are a pain... :)<br /><br />I'm excited for you Bee. The only thing that kept my babies quiet when mommy was sleeping was if I put my pinky finger upside down in their mouth so that it would touch their palate. Worked like a charm three Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-5161565836044589592010-11-01T13:34:33.676-04:002010-11-01T13:34:33.676-04:00Dear Bee and Stefan,
Maybe before too long you...Dear Bee and Stefan,<br /><br />Maybe before too long you'll find yourselves carving a pumpkin for the twins. One piece of advice: Save the seeds! They're good roasted in the oven on an oiled cookie sheet.<br /><br />Cheers, KrisKris Kroghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340827856086381459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-49039299974149484792010-11-01T11:29:21.781-04:002010-11-01T11:29:21.781-04:00Hi Phil,
Thanks for the kind words. For now, weat...Hi Phil,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words. For now, weather here in Germany is extraordinarily nice for early November. It is a funny thought, that I won't give or go to any seminar for several months. Very extraordinary :-) Best,<br /><br />B.Sabine Hossenfelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151209308084588985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-75208673815012648552010-11-01T11:23:53.974-04:002010-11-01T11:23:53.974-04:00Hi Denis,
It is much more exhausting than a PhD, ...Hi Denis,<br /><br />It is much more exhausting than a PhD, but requires less thinking. Which is good because most of the time I'm too exhausted to think much. Best,<br /><br />B.Sabine Hossenfelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151209308084588985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-55987239567230388052010-11-01T11:14:04.069-04:002010-11-01T11:14:04.069-04:00Hi Steven,
"Hangover Day" actually happ...Hi Steven,<br /><br />"Hangover Day" actually happens to be a catholic holiday (All Saint's day) that's still observed in some German states, for example the one we live in. Thus, people can sleep in after partying at Halloween. <br /><br />Yes, I read about Celine Dion's twin boys. They were 5 weeks early if I recall correctly, so yes, you may be right with your estimate. Sabine Hossenfelderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151209308084588985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-32343117943980763562010-11-01T11:03:55.517-04:002010-11-01T11:03:55.517-04:00Install two sanitary tissue dispensors. Tell folk...Install two sanitary tissue dispensors. Tell folks you are bicameral (composed of two legislative bodies).<br /><br />Beware of travel to the US. Homeland Severity is strip searching passengers suspected of harboring laser printers. National elections are Tuesday, tomorrow. It is incompetent fascists, corporatists, and double-digit IQ christ-besotted jackasses against bleeding heart Liberals,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-72220199781081112342010-11-01T07:23:02.536-04:002010-11-01T07:23:02.536-04:00Most couples live together at first, then many sep...Most couples live together at first, then many separate later somewhere down the road. Since you and Stefan have done the opposite, I predict a long and happy marriage ... once you get the toilet paper thing straightened out.<br /><br />I doubt your term will go the distance. 6-8 weeks maybe, but it not up to you, it's up to Epsilon and Delta.<br /><br />People getting drunk in Germany is theSteven Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435759210177642257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-85141249695200934172010-11-01T07:05:53.231-04:002010-11-01T07:05:53.231-04:00Hi Bee,
It’s good to learn that you’re back in Ge...Hi Bee,<br /><br />It’s good to learn that you’re back in Germany safely with Stefan. With your story relating that Halloween had caught on in Germany and then going to a shopping mall I thought you were about to report that some shopkeeper had detained you suspecting you were attempting to make off with a pumpkin stuffed under your coat:-) Seriously though I’m hoping things for you will now Phil Warnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671311338712852659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22973357.post-25572065755020876932010-11-01T06:54:52.243-04:002010-11-01T06:54:52.243-04:00Isn`t that a very serious research project, having...Isn`t that a very serious research project, having a baby ? I wonder how it compares to doing a PhD ? And you`re going for two, Bee !<br /><br />I am curious to see the next installments of you adventures, Sabine, please take good care of yourself, and allow Stefan to spoil you a bit !<br /><br />DenisUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951117383179216558noreply@blogger.com