Happy Thanksgiving to all. Our small family tradition is to go see a family-oriented movie while the turkey is in the oven (Puss and Boots this year) then return for the feast. Another of our traditions is to briefly give thanks for something or someone. No grand speeches or forced eloquence, simply an appreciative gesture on a day when we enjoy a wonderful meal and the company of family.

Despite being without a full time job and my back acting up again, I'm very thankful for a loving wife and family. I'm thankful for an agile mind and industrious spirit that enjoys diving into new projects. I'm thankful for my new ride after a recent minor accident caused my beloved Civic to become a total loss. I posted a picture of the new ride on Twitter if you want to see it (@pokercurious). Lastly, I'm thankful to evilgaba who kindly reminded me on my last blog that he misses my old blogs where I told stories with passion. I hope to return to that "space" again soon.

This week's EpicPoker.com http://www.epicpoker.com/news/blog-pages/2011/11/social-director-soliciting-twitter-advice.aspx">Social Director column focuses on soliciting good twitter hand advice. Context is key.

The example I illustrate with features David Paredes, @gaucho2121, a 31-year-old respected East Coast cash game and tournament pro who received feedback from Mike "Timex" McDonald and other pros during his recent Borgata Fall Poker Open tournament.