Hit a wall so heres some Buzz – or when all else fails link out
OK, I’m going to admit it, I’ve hit a wall. I’ve tried SO hard over the past couple months to keep up with my business and blogging no matter what – but when devastating health issues come up with your family, it’s really hard to keep all your balls in the air. Some of you know, my 2 year old grand daughter is having some serious health issues. (edited to remove details)
On days like today it’s just hard to focus on blogging. So I’ll just take the easy way out and recap some of the posts I’ve discovered at the BUZZ this week that I think bring up interesting industry news or good points and tips. (There should be a blogging mantra – when you hit a wall and all else fails, just link out.) 
Ask Kirsty – How To Improve Traffic & Conversions On My Affiliate Site?
Lost? Check Out My Map To The Affiliate Maze!
FTC Approves New Rule Provisions Under CAN-SPAM Act “The FTC has set forth new rules that could have a significant impact on email practices for affiliate marketers.”
Using .htaccess to Hide Affiliate Links
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#1 Kathy wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
I am soooooo sorry Linda.:( at a total loss for words to try to make you feel better. I didn’t know a child that young could have a stroke. I do know of a little girl who had a brain tumor and she recovered from it just fine, tho.
I wish I could do something to help you feel better. 
I am so sorry and do know your heart is breaking.
Your snuggles I’m sure are helping her an awful lot and I know from some of the pictures I’ve seen her Grandmom is awfully special to her. So, your just being there for her and your daughter and son-in-law is very important to all of them:)
Don’t even give another thought worrying about your blog and other things, everybody will understand. If it makes you feel better to write, do it, if not….don’t worry about it. Your priority is definitely your family.
Already said a little in a pm to you so not repeating it, but if positive thoughts will help, you are definitely in my thoughts and sending as many of them your way as humanly possible.
Children are awfully spunky and this little one has a lot of people wanting her to get herself healthy again, I reaaaaally hope she gets better very soon and a gigantic hug to you.:):) and all of them, too.
#2 Linda Buquet wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
Thank you so much Kathy AKA PurpleBear
Your PM and this post mean more than you know!
#3 Share Results Blog » Blog Archive » Differences Between CPA and CPC Affiliate Mindsets wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
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#4 Search Engine Optimization Journal wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
I am so very sorry to hear about your daughter’s illness — it certainly takes precedence over blog writing. The links are great but we truly hope your daughter gets better soon and support anything you have to contribute to this great blog. Again, we will keep you in our prayers!
#5 Linda Buquet wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
Thanks so much.
Actually keeping busy and blogging is usually good therapy for me and gives my mind a break from worrying about her.
Sometimes when you have stress over a long period of time and keep trying to be strong, then one more bad thing happens to the one you love – you just crack. It’s been pretty rough on our whole family, so I guess I just finally hit my breaking point. But I know in my heart she’s going to be OK, it just may take awhile before they get to the bottom of it and figure out the best course of treatment.
In the meantime I’ll just keep my balls in the air as best as I can and learn to give myself a break if I end up having to let some things go.
It’s not a crime if I miss a couple days of blogging – it’s just that this boss I have in my head is RUTHLESS!
#6 Ros Gardner wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
Hey Linda,
I’m so sorry to hear that your grand-daughter is not well. Both you and she are in our thoughts and prayers.
And my 2 cents on taking a break… give that RUTHLESS boss a kick and give yourself permission to take a break. Your regular readers will love and support you all the more for the fact that you are after all, just human.
We’re not going anywhere and will be standing by with baited breath to hear news of your personal journey… which is considerably more interesting than affiliate marketing any day of the week.
Hugs,
Ros
#7 Linda Buquet wrote on Thursday, June 26th, 2008:
Aww Ros, thank you so much for your prayers and your kind words. That little kiddo has so many people praying for her and we feel really thankful for that.