Patrick Medema

Patrick hails from the great state of Illinois. He has been a member of the armed forces for 14 years and still enjoys his work. When not at work, or working on his writing, he is spending time with his wife and kids. He currently lives in San Diego.

It Just Keeps Going

The first time I heard the phrase “Hate Train,” I was stationed in Japan with the Navy, attempting to enjoy a bowl of…

New Essay by Patrick Medema: Being Acquainted with Violence

I was in junior high the first time my friend was bullied. This was during the late 1990s, before we could maliciousl…