John Howard
@jbhoward.bsky.social
American/Irish musician, musicologist, librarian, informatics scientist. Retired, living in France and enjoying being alive.
Substack: https://bit.ly/SeekingTranquillity
Substack: https://bit.ly/SeekingTranquillity
The French National Assembly has approved a new annual fee for access to the French universal healthcare system (PUMa) by foreigners residing in France with a visa "visa long séjour « visiteurs. »" In effect from 2026, details on costs etc TBD.
More details here:
www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeur...
More details here:
www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeur...
November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The French National Assembly has approved a new annual fee for access to the French universal healthcare system (PUMa) by foreigners residing in France with a visa "visa long séjour « visiteurs. »" In effect from 2026, details on costs etc TBD.
More details here:
www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeur...
More details here:
www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeur...
I don’t mean to be crude, but very concept discussed here turns my stomach.
A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’
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November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I don’t mean to be crude, but very concept discussed here turns my stomach.
A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
A Two-Headed Coin That Always Comes Up ‘Trump’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
This month I'm writing about healthcare topics in Europe and France. This latest essay discusses how healthcare and health insurance is administered across the borders of 31 European countries, assuring that residents are have healthcare wherever they live or travel open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
How do European social welfare benefits apply when changing countries or travelling within Europe ?
E.U. regulations and Agreements with third countries aim to achieve a high level of coordination to protect the citizenry and legal residents
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This month I'm writing about healthcare topics in Europe and France. This latest essay discusses how healthcare and health insurance is administered across the borders of 31 European countries, assuring that residents are have healthcare wherever they live or travel open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
Reposted by John Howard
Just published. On Amazon. I’m a bit ashamed. ebook, too.
March 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Just published. On Amazon. I’m a bit ashamed. ebook, too.
The French Secret to Healthier Eating www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Opinion | The French Secret to Healthier Eating
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November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The French Secret to Healthier Eating www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
As the open enrolment period for health insurance is underway in the U.S & Americans wonder whether healthcare really has to be this way, I've written about diverse healthcare models in Europe, all of which are less expensive, and most provide better care: leavingamerica.substack.com/p/is-healthc...
Is Healthcare in Europe Really Free?
There are many models of affordable public healthcare systems in Europe, but none are actually "free"
leavingamerica.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As the open enrolment period for health insurance is underway in the U.S & Americans wonder whether healthcare really has to be this way, I've written about diverse healthcare models in Europe, all of which are less expensive, and most provide better care: leavingamerica.substack.com/p/is-healthc...
I’ve ridden a bicycle almost as long as I’ve lived. Why do we have such attachments to them? I explore that question a bit in this personal essay, reflecting on the companionship, utility and joys of cycling in three countries across almost 70 years.
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
Cycling through life's transitions
Our bicycles have been lifelong liberating companions
open.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I’ve ridden a bicycle almost as long as I’ve lived. Why do we have such attachments to them? I explore that question a bit in this personal essay, reflecting on the companionship, utility and joys of cycling in three countries across almost 70 years.
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
I've posted an essay today on a trio of problematic concerns that that are topical among librarians, and I'd appreciate hearing how the library community is dealing with them as a critical thinking issue. I know there are lots of librarians out there ...
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
Plagiarism, AI, and avatar identities - the new dogs of the creators' internet
Policies of online platforms used by creators, or the absence of policies, can lead to confusion, deception and even fraud
open.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I've posted an essay today on a trio of problematic concerns that that are topical among librarians, and I'd appreciate hearing how the library community is dealing with them as a critical thinking issue. I know there are lots of librarians out there ...
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
open.substack.com/pub/leavinga...
A fascinating commentary on the use of AI in the courtroom: fusionaier.org/2025/ai-diso...
AI Disorder in the Courtroom | FUSION
"I loved that AI, thank you for that." Judge Todd Lang's words echoed through the Maricopa County Superior Court on May 1, 2025, after ...
fusionaier.org
August 30, 2025 at 6:23 AM
A fascinating commentary on the use of AI in the courtroom: fusionaier.org/2025/ai-diso...
Policy always looks different when it hits close to home ; we’ve seen this before.
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Opinion | I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Policy always looks different when it hits close to home ; we’ve seen this before.
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Nice : s’inspirant d’Airbnb, cette plateforme niçoise propose des nuitées sur un bateau à quai
www.lefigaro.fr/nice/nice-s-...
www.lefigaro.fr/nice/nice-s-...
Nice : s’inspirant d’Airbnb, cette plateforme niçoise propose des nuitées sur un bateau à quai
Depuis trois ans, Bedboat met en relation des propriétaires de bateau et des particuliers, non pas pour y effectuer des balades en mer mais pour y dormir.
www.lefigaro.fr
August 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Nice : s’inspirant d’Airbnb, cette plateforme niçoise propose des nuitées sur un bateau à quai
www.lefigaro.fr/nice/nice-s-...
www.lefigaro.fr/nice/nice-s-...
Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/h...
Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
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August 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/h...
