Linda A. Firestone, Ph.D.

Dr. Firestone's work in Interdisciplinary Studies has provided her with the skills to understand and synthesize information that might not otherwise be accessible to the average reader.

She has written on drug addiction, creativity, landuse policy, insurance, nursing informatic and more.

Her ability to cross disciplines provides her with
inspiration to write on a variety of topics and to make broad connections.

(EXCERPT) Are you singing those holiday blues?

It's that time of year again. Once Halloween passes, we head straight into the holiday season on the fast track. The pace of our lives seems dizzying. As if our everyday lives are not already moving too fast, we frantically rush around attending to work, children, household chores, family and relatives. Oh,did I mention the laundry? As Thanksgiving day approaches, we know for sure that what we feared has truly materialized. It's Holiday Time and are we having fun yet!


(EXCERPT) Broward Volunteers Get Connected

It's eight o'clock on Monday morning. A crisis is brewing warranting an emergency phone confernce with two board members. Thus a new day begins for Dale Hirsch, Executive Director of Volunteer Broward.

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale Volunteer Broward connects community-service minded people with available volunteer opportunities....

A pretty, vivacious woman, speaking quickly and emphatically, Hirsch doesn't mince words. And, she's passionate about helping people help others. As she puts it, "I want you to walk away saying not only was your volunteer experience fabulous, but that you can't wait to do it again!"