diff --git a/foodie_automator_reddit.py b/foodie_automator_reddit.py
index ab34ba0..50ff5d6 100644
--- a/foodie_automator_reddit.py
+++ b/foodie_automator_reddit.py
@@ -240,7 +240,8 @@ def curate_from_reddit():
         logging.info(f"Trying Reddit Post: {title} from {source_name}")
         
         image_query, relevance_keywords, skip = smart_image_and_filter(title, summary)
-        if skip or any(keyword in title.lower() or keyword in summary.lower() for keyword in RECIPE_KEYWORDS + ["homemade"]):
+        # Check both raw_title and title for keywords
+        if skip or any(keyword in title.lower() or keyword in raw_title.lower() for keyword in RECIPE_KEYWORDS + ["homemade"]):
             print(f"Skipping filtered Reddit post: {title}")
             logging.info(f"Skipping filtered Reddit post: {title}")
             attempts += 1
@@ -316,7 +317,7 @@ def curate_from_reddit():
                 uploader=uploader,
                 pixabay_url=pixabay_url,
                 interest_score=interest_score,
-                should_post_tweet=True  # Post the X tweet on the first call
+                should_post_tweet=True
             )
         finally:
             is_posting = False
@@ -338,7 +339,7 @@ def curate_from_reddit():
                     pixabay_url=pixabay_url,
                     interest_score=interest_score,
                     post_id=post_id,
-                    should_post_tweet=False  # Skip X tweet on the update call
+                    should_post_tweet=False
                 )
             finally:
                 is_posting = False
diff --git a/foodie_engagement_tweet.py b/foodie_engagement_tweet.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b5eb56a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/foodie_engagement_tweet.py
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+import random
+import logging
+from datetime import datetime
+import openai
+from foodie_utils import post_tweet, AUTHORS
+
+# Setup logging
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+
+def generate_engagement_tweet(author):
+    author_handle = author["handle"]
+    prompt = (
+        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 280 characters) for {author_handle}. "
+        f"Create an engaging food-related question or statement to spark interaction. "
+        f"Include a call to action to follow {author_handle} or like the tweet, and mention InsiderFoodie.com with a link to https://insiderfoodie.com. "
+        f"Avoid using the word 'elevate'—use more humanized language like 'level up' or 'bring to life'. "
+        f"Do not include emojis, hashtags, or reward-driven incentives (e.g., giveaways)."
+    )
+    
+    try:
+        response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
+            model="gpt-4o",
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": "You are a social media expert crafting engaging tweets."},
+                {"role": "user", "content": prompt}
+            ],
+            max_tokens=100,
+            temperature=0.7
+        )
+        tweet = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
+        if len(tweet) > 280:
+            tweet = tweet[:277] + "..."
+        return tweet
+    except Exception as e:
+        logging.warning(f"Failed to generate engagement tweet for {author['username']}: {e}")
+        # Fallback templates
+        engagement_templates = [
+            "Whats the most mouthwatering dish youve seen this week Share below and follow {handle} for more foodie ideas on InsiderFoodie.com Link: https://insiderfoodie.com",
+            "Food lovers unite Whats your go to comfort food Tell us and like this tweet for more tasty ideas from {handle} on InsiderFoodie.com Link: https://insiderfoodie.com",
+            "Ever tried a dish that looked too good to eat Share your favorites and follow {handle} for more culinary trends on InsiderFoodie.com Link: https://insiderfoodie.com",
+            "What food trend are you loving right now Let us know and like this tweet to keep up with {handle} on InsiderFoodie.com Link: https://insiderfoodie.com"
+        ]
+        template = random.choice(engagement_templates)
+        return template.format(handle=author_handle)
+
+def post_engagement_tweet():
+    for author in AUTHORS:
+        tweet = generate_engagement_tweet(author)
+        
+        logging.info(f"Posting engagement tweet for {author['username']}: {tweet}")
+        if post_tweet(author, tweet):
+            logging.info(f"Successfully posted engagement tweet for {author['username']}")
+        else:
+            logging.warning(f"Failed to post engagement tweet for {author['username']}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Run only on Mondays
+    if datetime.now(timezone.utc).weekday() == 0:  # Monday (0 = Monday)
+        post_engagement_tweet()
+    else:
+        logging.info("Not Monday - skipping engagement tweet posting")
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diff --git a/foodie_hooks.py b/foodie_hooks.py
index 662f652..94981f1 100644
--- a/foodie_hooks.py
+++ b/foodie_hooks.py
@@ -28,17 +28,27 @@ def get_dynamic_hook(article_title):
         logging.error(f"Dynamic hook generation failed: {e}")
         return "This food scoop will blow your mind!"
 
-def select_best_cta(article_title, article_summary, post_url):
-    # Use the provided post_url if available, otherwise a placeholder to be updated later
-    share_url_base = post_url if post_url else "https://insiderfoodie.com/placeholder"
-    share_url = f"https://x.com/intent/tweet?url={quote(share_url_base)}&text={quote(get_dynamic_hook(article_title))}"
-    cta_options = [
-        f"Can’t Get Enough? Share This Now On <a href='{share_url}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>!",
-        f"Obsessed Yet? Spread the Word On <a href='{share_url}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>!",
-        f"This Blew Your Mind, Right? Tweet It On <a href='{share_url}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>!",
-        f"Ready to Spill the Tea? Share On <a href='{share_url}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>!",
-        f"Too Wild to Keep Quiet? Post It On <a href='{share_url}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>!"
+def select_best_cta(title, content, post_url=None):
+    cta_templates = [
+        # Share-focused CTAs
+        "Cant Get Enough Share This Now On <a href='https://x.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={text}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>",
+        "This Blew Your Mind Right Tweet It On <a href='https://x.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={text}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>",
+        "Ready to Spill the Tea Share On <a href='https://x.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={text}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>",
+        "Too Wild to Keep Quiet Post It On <a href='https://x.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={text}'><i class='tsi tsi-twitter'></i></a>",
+        # Like-focused CTAs
+        "Love This Foodie Find Hit That Like Button",
+        "Think This Dish Is a Game Changer Show Some Love With a Like",
+        # Follow-focused CTAs
+        "Hungry for More Foodie Insights Follow Us for the Latest Trends",
+        "Dont Miss Out on Foodie Updates Follow Us Today"
     ]
-    selected_cta = random.choice(cta_options)
-    logging.info(f"Selected random CTA: {selected_cta}")
-    return selected_cta
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+    
+    hook = get_dynamic_hook(title).strip()
+    hook = urllib.parse.quote(hook)
+    url = post_url if post_url else "https://insiderfoodie.com/placeholder"
+    url = urllib.parse.quote(url)
+    
+    cta = random.choice(cta_templates)
+    if "https://x.com/intent/tweet" in cta:
+        cta = cta.format(url=url, text=hook)
+    return cta
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diff --git a/foodie_utils.py b/foodie_utils.py
index 8abec9e..2cbbec5 100644
--- a/foodie_utils.py
+++ b/foodie_utils.py
@@ -122,33 +122,35 @@ def save_post_counts(counts):
     logging.info("Saved post counts to x_post_counts.json")
 
 def generate_article_tweet(author, post, persona):
-    persona_config = PERSONA_CONFIGS[persona]
-    base_prompt = persona_config["x_prompt"].format(
-        description=persona_config["description"],
-        tone=persona_config["tone"]
+    title = post["title"]
+    url = post["url"]
+    author_handle = f"@{author['username']}"
+    
+    # Base tweet content
+    prompt = (
+        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 280 characters) for {author_handle} using the persona '{persona}'. "
+        f"Summarize the article '{title}' and include the link '{url}'. "
+        f"Highlight the article's appeal, make it engaging, and encourage interaction. "
+        f"Always mention 'InsiderFoodie.com' in the tweet. "
+        f"Avoid using the word 'elevate'—use more humanized language like 'level up' or 'bring to life'. "
+        f"Do not include hashtags or emojis."
     )
-    prompt = base_prompt.replace(
-        "For article tweets, include the article title, a quirky hook, and the URL.",
-        f"Generate an article tweet including the title '{post['title']}', a quirky hook, and the URL '{post['url']}'."
+    
+    response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
+        model=SUMMARY_MODEL,
+        messages=[
+            {"role": "system", "content": "You are a social media expert crafting engaging tweets."},
+            {"role": "user", "content": prompt}
+        ],
+        max_tokens=100,
+        temperature=0.7
     )
-    try:
-        response = client.chat.completions.create(
-            model=LIGHT_TASK_MODEL,
-            messages=[
-                {"role": "system", "content": prompt},
-                {"role": "user", "content": f"Generate tweet for {post['title']}."}
-            ],
-            max_tokens=100,
-            temperature=0.9
-        )
-        tweet = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
-        if len(tweet) > 280:
-            tweet = tweet[:277] + "..."
-        logging.info(f"Generated article tweet for {author['username']}: {tweet}")
-        return tweet
-    except Exception as e:
-        logging.error(f"Failed to generate article tweet for {author['username']}: {e}")
-        return f"This trend is fire! Check out {post['title']} at {post['url']} #Foodie"
+    
+    tweet = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
+    if len(tweet) > 280:
+        tweet = tweet[:277] + "..."
+    
+    return tweet
 
 def post_tweet(author, tweet):
     credentials = next((cred for cred in X_API_CREDENTIALS if cred["username"] == author["username"]), None)
diff --git a/foodie_weekly_thread.py b/foodie_weekly_thread.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f576f54
--- /dev/null
+++ b/foodie_weekly_thread.py
@@ -0,0 +1,130 @@
+import json
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+import logging
+import random
+import openai
+from foodie_utils import post_tweet, AUTHORS
+
+# Setup logging
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+
+RECENT_POSTS_FILE = "/home/shane/foodie_automator/recent_posts.json"
+
+def load_recent_posts():
+    posts = []
+    if not os.path.exists(RECENT_POSTS_FILE):
+        return posts
+    
+    with open(RECENT_POSTS_FILE, 'r') as f:
+        for line in f:
+            if line.strip():
+                try:
+                    entry = json.loads(line.strip())
+                    posts.append(entry)
+                except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
+                    logging.warning(f"Skipping invalid JSON line in {RECENT_POSTS_FILE}: {e}")
+    
+    return posts
+
+def filter_posts_for_week(posts, start_date, end_date):
+    filtered_posts = []
+    for post in posts:
+        timestamp = datetime.fromisoformat(post["timestamp"])
+        if start_date <= timestamp <= end_date:
+            filtered_posts.append(post)
+    return filtered_posts
+
+def generate_intro_tweet(author):
+    author_handle = author["handle"]
+    prompt = (
+        f"Generate a concise tweet (under 280 characters) for {author_handle}. "
+        f"Introduce a thread of their top 10 foodie posts of the week on InsiderFoodie.com. "
+        f"Make it engaging, create curiosity, and include a call to action to visit InsiderFoodie.com, follow {author_handle}, or like the thread. "
+        f"Avoid using the word 'elevate'—use more humanized language like 'level up' or 'bring to life'. "
+        f"Do not include emojis, hashtags, or reward-driven incentives (e.g., giveaways)."
+    )
+    
+    try:
+        response = openai.ChatCompletion.create(
+            model="gpt-4o",
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": "You are a social media expert crafting engaging tweets."},
+                {"role": "user", "content": prompt}
+            ],
+            max_tokens=100,
+            temperature=0.7
+        )
+        tweet = response.choices[0].message.content.strip()
+        if len(tweet) > 280:
+            tweet = tweet[:277] + "..."
+        return tweet
+    except Exception as e:
+        logging.warning(f"Failed to generate intro tweet for {author['username']}: {e}")
+        # Fallback template
+        return (
+            f"This weeks top 10 foodie finds by {author_handle} Check out the best on InsiderFoodie.com "
+            f"Follow {author_handle} for more and like this thread to stay in the loop Visit us at https://insiderfoodie.com"
+        )
+
+def post_weekly_thread():
+    # Determine the date range (Monday to Sunday of the past week)
+    today = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+    days_since_monday = (today.weekday() + 1) % 7 + 7  # Go back to previous Monday
+    start_date = (today - timedelta(days=days_since_monday)).replace(hour=0, minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0)
+    end_date = start_date + timedelta(days=6, hours=23, minutes=59, seconds=59)
+    
+    logging.info(f"Fetching posts from {start_date} to {end_date}")
+    
+    # Load and filter posts
+    all_posts = load_recent_posts()
+    weekly_posts = filter_posts_for_week(all_posts, start_date, end_date)
+    
+    # Group posts by author
+    posts_by_author = {}
+    for post in weekly_posts:
+        author = post["author"]
+        if author not in posts_by_author:
+            posts_by_author[author] = []
+        posts_by_author[author].append(post)
+    
+    # For each author, post a thread
+    for author in AUTHORS:
+        author_posts = posts_by_author.get(author["username"], [])
+        if not author_posts:
+            logging.info(f"No posts found for {author['username']} this week")
+            continue
+        
+        # Sort by interest score and take top 10
+        author_posts.sort(key=lambda x: x.get("interest_score", 0), reverse=True)
+        top_posts = author_posts[:10]
+        
+        if not top_posts:
+            continue
+        
+        # First tweet: Intro with CTA (generated by GPT)
+        intro_tweet = generate_intro_tweet(author)
+        
+        logging.info(f"Posting intro tweet for {author['username']}: {intro_tweet}")
+        intro_response = post_tweet(author, intro_tweet)
+        if not intro_response:
+            logging.warning(f"Failed to post intro tweet for {author['username']}")
+            continue
+        
+        intro_tweet_id = intro_response.get("id")
+        
+        # Post each top post as a reply in the thread
+        for i, post in enumerate(top_posts, 1):
+            post_tweet_content = (
+                f"{i}. {post['title']} Link: {post['url']}"
+            )
+            logging.info(f"Posting thread reply {i} for {author['username']}: {post_tweet_content}")
+            post_tweet(author, post_tweet_content, reply_to_id=intro_tweet_id)
+        
+        logging.info(f"Successfully posted weekly thread for {author['username']}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Run only on Sundays
+    if datetime.now(timezone.utc).weekday() == 6:  # Sunday (0 = Monday, 6 = Sunday)
+        post_weekly_thread()
+    else:
+        logging.info("Not Sunday - skipping weekly thread posting")
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