A week of AmP in review

Here's a synopsis of the posts on AmP, March 9th-13th (oldest to newest):

• I start the week off on Monday by highlighting what happened over the weekend
• I missed a new bishop appointment, so I mention it first-thing on Monday
• As part of my coverage of the Legion situation, I post an update on the Latest Leads
• To break-up the Monday morning monotony, I embed a video on Lenten tech-fasts
• Because multimedia gets you in touch with a story better, video of Bp. Lori on the CT bill
• I post an exclusive perspective on the CT bill from Becket Fund President Keven Hasson
• Keeping up on the latest papal doings, Pope Benedict is confirmed for the Holy Land I note
• I post an exclusive look inside the Legion's decision to host a phone-in "town hall meeting"
• I scoop the news that Cardinal Pell is expected to call for Vatican oversight of the Legion
• Keeping track of Obama's anti-life activities, I note his stem cell research legalization
• And to end the day, I find a funny Papist Picture of the Day
• Tuesday is an exciting day because AmP passes 2,000,000 visits! I tell readers about it.
• Confirming my Monday scoop, I link to a story with Cardinal Pell talking about the Legion
• Staying on top of the CT bill story, I create a summary update post
• If you're short of reading, considering picking up The Seven Last Words of Jesus
• To lighten things up, I post a funny picture of the Vatican website "Obama-fied"
• Unpleasant, but important news: More Americans say they have no religion
• Beautiful pictures of Church Architecture are a favorite of mine - TAC has 'em!
• During my web wanderings, I stumble across what I think is a gorgeous diocesan website
• And then it happens! AmP's 2,000,000th Visit! It's been a good journey.
• News "as it happens": "Anti-Catholic CT pulled! Update: Rally still a GO!"
• I like hooking Catholics up with great deals, like winning a *free* trip to Europe!
• New papists are discovering AmP because of my CT bill coverage - I welcome them.
• Keeping papists connected and involved: Resources for Catholics rallying in CT
• Let's switch things up now - a new Photo Caption Call. This one won by reader Bob.
• *whew* - time for Wednesday, and a preview of what Pope Benedict's letter will say
• A story connecting several threads: "Modesty back in fashion as economy worsens?"
• Through my KofC contacts: the First Photos of the Hartford, CT rally
• I'm outraged by a CT democratic accusing Bp. Lori of a "smear campaign." What?!
• Through my KofC contacts: the first video of Bp. Lori at the CT rally
• A rumor (that I haven't had a chance to track down): Obama took interest in CT Bill?
• Through my contacts on the ground I find out that the CT rally had almost 5,000 people!
• Let's wind down the day with a funny Papist Picture of the Day
• Thursday begins with the news that RNC head Steele thinks abortion is a "choice"
• My father Canon Lawyer Ed Peters has some good things to say about the Pope's letter
• A long-simmering story that I catch up on: What is Caritas Christi up to?
• Bp. Olmsted really hits the nail on the head and wins a spot on my Papist Quote of the Day
• Because the drama never ends, I find a CA Initiative Proposes Abolishing Marriage Law
• For yet another scoop, I note the Legion is dropping its controversial "Prayer for Fidelity"
• I love telling papists about great ideas, like "Ask A Catholic A Question"
• I don't like Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, and don't mind her knowing so
• I post a revealing graphic which details Obama's approval rating from January to Now
• I post photos that show this is not how a Vatican spokesman should look for the cameras!
• Because I'm obsessed with Dubai, I can't resist posting video of a look inside in the Burj
• Kmiec gets even closer to pushing my over the edge, and I tell him to come on, already
• For all you video gluttons out there, I post as much video as you could want of the CT rally
• As I'm about to close shop, I discover an incredible video revealing Bill Clinton's stupidity
• And, since the news day never ends, I post an update on the Caritas-Centene situation
• And just because the news day truly never ends: MSM coverage of the Connecticut Rally
• Wow, this day just wouldn't let me go. Let's wrap it up with a Papist Picture of the Day
• Friday is a wind-down/offbeat day, but if you've ever been stopped by a bouncer, try this
• Just in case some of you forgot or are new to AmP, I always appreciate votes, votes, votes!
• By now I'm a bit tired-out, patience is running thin, and I can't deal with NYT snarkiness
• My earlier post on Modesty prompts Brenda Sharmon to email me an exclusive response
• Just to fill-in the week's coverage I post the latest Vatican Rumors courtesy of Whispers
• For any of you waiting for work/school to end, try your hand at a Photo Caption Call

Saturday is a recovery day so it's only a Papist Picture of the Day and maybe some Tweeting.

So, there you have it, five days of AmP coverage in a nutshell. 57 posts and about 10,000 words.

A special thank you to everyone who dropped me a tip through the PayPal button this week, joined the Facebook Fanpage, started following me on Twitter, voted for me in the Blogger Appreciation Awards and Blogger's Choice Awards, and started subscribing to AmP through GoogleReader, Bloglines or Feedburner! I so appreciate that.