Well, a horse with a rider is generally under the rider's control at all times, unless and until the rider gives the horse free rein (or the horse bucks the rider off or the rapture occurs, or whatever). But for the most part, the vast majority of the time, the horse is not the one in charge.
A monarch tends to be the one in charge fairly well all of the time. I know, I know, it's more complicated than that, but I think the cliche isn't really derived from the fiddly bits of politics involving monarchies and the issue of Parliament vs. the Windsors.
"Free reign" is a given. (At least, when it comes to cliches.) "Free rein" is not. (Ditto.)
Plei, I hope your father heals and is well.
Also better-than-it-sounds ma for Meara's nurse's nephew, and cope-ma for Meara's nurse.
Also wish the best to Max.
"Reign" is sufficient, few monarchs, if any, have partial or restricted reign. Reign is a right of the crown. Free rein is bestowed by a superior, theoretically.
meara, that's appalling. So many good thoughts for that child and his family.
More good thoughts for your dad and family, Plei.
Fred, I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. If there's nothing else to be done, may things at least go easy and gentle.
Such horrible news in Beep me. Good thoughts to those that need'em.
Only good news I have is that the paint matches pretty well?
Oh, man. Good wishes to those that need them.
I was going to come in here and complain, but now I feel sort of petty.
"Free reign" is a given
Tell that to Queen E. It's totally not.
~ma to those who need it.
All ~ma to meara's nurse and Plei's father.
Okay, guys, I'm not sure I can take this anymore. My roommates have a puppy, and she is a very cute puppy, but she
barks nonstop,
for
hours,
whenever she's left alone. Literally, she has been barking for the last four hours, and I just want to go to
bed.
Augh.
