Barn windows remind me of life. All kinds of junk and clutter, light and shadow, beauty and ghosts. I am learning lately that growing up means standing up for yourself and for what you need. A tough and a new lesson for me. There are always people in life who can discourage, challenge, take things away, belittle, misunderstand, suck happiness and warmth out of the air.

Sometimes you just have to stand up and look them in the eye and tell them to get out of your life.