The Nose And The Fence

When first considered， the parallels existing between the human nose and the garden fence are non-existent. However， when considered at length， one soon realizes that the two are basically the same. To illustrate， both the nose and the fence serve purposes of separation. The nose divides the face into two cheeks and prevents one cheek from invading the space of the other. The yard fence separates adjoining land pieces and settles disputes over who owns the maple tree.

　　In addition， both the nose and the yard fence provide fortification. The nose， equipped with hair and membranes， fends off a majority of microscopic UFV's （Unidentified Flying Viruses）。 In most cases， it conceals unpleasant contents， thereby saving them from public scrutiny. The yard fence， usually of considerable height， is an equally effective deterrent to nosy milkmen and obnoxious neighbors. It hides from public opinion last year's weed pile， the weekly garbage collection and the "But honey，it's an antique piece of junk.

　　Both the nose and the yard fence are aesthetic additions. The nose is essentially responsible for significant profiles. It doubles in size and turns a beautiful shade of red during the cold and flu season. The fence profiles the full length of the yard and is available in materials from skin-ripping barbed wire to splinter-in-the-thumb wood.

　　It is erroneous to conclude the two have nothing in common. The evidence is underneath your nose and beyond the fence