I grew up roughly forty-five minutes north of Lake Charles, LA. Since it was the largest city nearby, my parents would often take us down there on the weekend to check out a movie or do a little shopping. We also had relatives in the city, so we would visit with them as well. As I grew older, Lake Charles became a bigger part of my life. I eventually attended college there and graduated from McNeese State University. While in college and after graduation, … more