Lydia in Lyon

Hi friends! Starting over on Substack, would love to have you read my latest and subscribe there -- it means the world to me! https://open.substack.com/pub/lydiadefranchi/p/galette-des-rois-celebrating-epiphany?r=1ogphj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Hi friends, starting a new chapter... check out my first Substack!

In the spirit of just doing the thing, I’m taking 2026 to just show up: writing, consistently, posting... and hoping I find my niche along the way.

Hello, World. Here's the seed of an idea. In the spirit of just doing the thing, I’m taking 2026 to just show up: writing, consistently, posting... and hoping I find my niche along the way.

Hi friends, I need your help! What are some of your favorite books to read around Easter/Lent? (I mean, other than the obvious, like re-reading the Gospels or something like that)

I have a few religious fiction/speculative theology ones I like but was curious if there are any others out there I'm missing!

I wanted to share some personal experiences with the French healthcare system vs. what we experienced in the U.S.

First of all, there is absolutely no question that we love this aspect of French life. The cost is exceptional and the quality is generally excellent. It's also SO MUCH simpler. My goodness, I am so grateful not to have to go to war with insurance companies anymore! And the cost of medication and services is not wildly inflated here.

But of course, there are differences and some downsides. So here's a look at some of our experiences with healthcare in France vs. America!

Differences we’ve experienced between U.S. healthcare and French healthcare I know the topic of America’s healthcare crisis has been covered ad nauseam, but I wanted to share some personal experiences with the French healthcare system vs. what we experienced in the U…