Taylor M Potter
Notes from a curious mind
History buff. Lifelong learner. Stubbornly curious.
I dig into the people, events, and ideas that shaped our world — and still shape it today. This is where I share what I'm learning, reading, and trying to figure out.
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All PostsI Wish I Could Tell You How It All Turns Out
A letter to my younger self about growing up, letting go, and learning to believe we were always enough.
Never Being the First Choice
On the quiet hurt of feeling optional, settling for scraps of attention, and learning to choose yourself.
History Is Full of People Who Thought They Were the Good Guys
On moral certainty, ordinary complicity, and the uncomfortable work of questioning which side of history we’re on.
Lately
Currently
A quick look at what I've been watching, reading, and writing.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
After surviving the Quarter Quell, Katniss finds herself in the hidden stronghold of District 13, where the rebellion against the Capitol is gaining momentum. Struggling with the weight of becoming the symbol of resistance, she must navigate fragile alliances while trying to protect those she loves. As propaganda battles rage and Panem moves closer to full-scale war, Katniss is forced to confront the true cost of revolution.
Mad Men
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
Nothing shelved yet
I Wish I Could Tell You How It All Turns Out
A letter to my younger self about growing up, letting go, and learning to believe we were always enough.