For the true-crime bingers: this list is for you. — These are just MY opinions, people . No one is getting murdered over them. One other thing: I am the all-knowing arbiter of truth. Last thing: I’m sorry, but I can’t help myself and there will be spoilers. I haven’t mastered the art of reviewing true crime documentaries without spoiling…

Tell me your story… Well, Medium, funny you should ask. — Hi. I’m Dalia. Nice to meet you. And thanks for stopping by! I’ve been writing on this platform for, say, 8 months or so, and I haven’t formally introduced myself yet. Each time I sit and attempt to write an ‘about me,’ what ends up happening is I exit the browser and I don’t. Talking about yourself is one thing, but it’s…

The Realest Guide on Getting Started as a Freelance Writer. Read up. — The start of a new series on freelance writing, and an offshoot on my personal finance blogs (falls under execution strategy.). Here’s a fun but mundane fact about yours truly—I love a good idiom, and the em dash—apparently. A strong adage packs a punch, so if you don’t mind… Let’s get textual. One…

If you’re curious to learn how I’m handling turning 30, then the joke is on you, because I am not handling it. — Who decides what it means to maturely and appropriately deal with something, anyway? Kidding aside, the truth of my turning the big 3–0 has launched me into an arbitrarily imposed and self-induced state of frenzied financial panic. This time last year I would have been reluctant to even so much…

Plus a couple of honourable mentions … and a cop-out. — Hey y’all, hope you missed me and my A1 movie recommendations. Sorry that I haven’t been posting — I been going through it, like I’m sure most are. I come to you with a Coppola’ movie recommendations, which comprises this past year’s favourite movies. But first, for your information, some…

For the true-crime, just can’t get enough type. I know you’re out there. — These are my opinions, people. One other thing: I am the arbiter of truth. Lastly, I’m sorry, but I can’t help myself, and there will be spoilers. 1. The Staircase (2004) I watched The Staircase for the first time during university. …

Just a couple of straight-up binge-worthy television shows. — These shows fall into the category of “I was entertained while watching but forgot by the time the final credits were done roll — ” “What’s on next?” Has this ever happened to you? Dearest Mediumer’s: The shows featured on this list are not my favourite shows. These are entertaining…

Stop what you’re doing and watch The Rehearsal. — There are spoilers included. Watch the show first. The first episode of The Rehearsal contends for some of the best moments of television history to date. I knew going in it would be a different kind of experience. …

It should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that I love a good, wholesome true-crime documentary series. A live list, which means I’ll keep adding to it. — I’ll admit, when it comes to books, movies and music: I can be a bit eclectic, and maybe even a snob (at times.) My ex used to call me an ‘art scarfer.’ True crime is different. …