I put up a fence in front of my house. Then the criticism started.

A writer's attempt to shield her home turned into much more.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 31, 2024 When a writer replaced a hedge on her Maine property with a fence, it caused an immediate stir in her small town. Fumi Nagasaka for The New York Times The attempt to shield her home became something much more revealing. → Sign up for The New York Times Magazine newsletter. Get the best of each issue with cover stories, long reads and columns like Talk, Diagnosis and Eat. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018