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Two decades later, Luther Elliss’ voice still lifts as he thinks back to that phone call to his parents. The longtime NFL defensive tackle played nine seasons in Detroit. Made back-to-back Pro Bowls in 1999 and 2000. Anchored the interior for the Lions week after week, year after year. For Elliss, though, not many moments from his decorated career stand the test of time like the conclusion of his March 2004 free agency. “People ask, like, ‘What’s your biggest takeaway and what do you remember the most?’” Elliss told The Denver Post recently.

The celebrity cameo on the early-morning bus didn’t get any less surprising after the first time. In fact, it became even more so, once Christian Braun realized it was a trend and not a one-time occurrence. Optional shootarounds are only optional for a select few. “It’s always mandatory for the first-, second-, third-year guys,” Braun said.

Little by little, Colorado lawmakers are reining in out-of-control metro districts and homeowner associations. But much more needs to be done. We are dumbfounded that a state law is necessary to prevent these quasi-governmental boards from abusing their power of fines, fees, interest and attorney fees to take people’s homes through a lien and foreclosure process.

Dear Amy: My very best and oldest friend, “Curt” is getting married to his long-time girlfriend. I have spent a lot of time with them, and I can say definitively that Curt’s life is much worse since they have been together. His fiancée is extremely controlling and has him on a very short tether.

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces. Happy Birthday for Friday, May 3, 2024: You’re determined, organized, hard-working and efficient. This is because you like things to run smoothly and you believe in steady improvement. This year you might renew your spiritual or religious beliefs in order to explore a higher consciousness or practices that will help you improve yourself. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★★ You’re unstoppable today.

By The Associated Press The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The city has become critical for humanitarian aid and is highly concentrated with displaced Palestinians.