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Matt Cahill
@mattcahill.bsky.social
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Novelist (Radioland, The Society of Experience) / short fiction / essays.
Agent: Kelvin Kong, K2 Literary

Former film/TV post supervisor, currently Registered Psychotherapist in private practice

Haunting the margins
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First snowfall
A shot overlooking a condo balcony, overlooking Toronto. A dusting of snow covers all.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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The Star asked notable Torontonians what they would choose to make the city better (sadly I was not asked). My idea: residents' associations should be licensed, based upon having a board of directors and a measurable/auditable list of members. 1/
Screen grab from top of Toronto Star homepage: "The hunt for Toronto's One Great Idea: We asked 8 notable Torontonians how they would make our city better. Here's what they came up with"
November 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Manticore
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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From the Star:
The week ahead The House of Commons’ standing orders — its basic rules of proceedings — require four days of debate after the finance minister tables a budget. Those four days are centred on a motion that reads bluntly that the House generally approves of the government’s budget. The Official Opposition Conservatives can then propose an amendment to that motion, likely critical of the government and indicating that the House doesn’t approve of the government’s budget. Then the Bloc gets its opportunity to weigh in with a similar amendment that MPs will vote on. Two of those debate days have been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, while the Bloc’s sub-amendment will likely come up for a vote on Thursday. Assuming the Bloc’s statement indicates it doesn’t approve of the budget, Thursday’s vote is likely to be the first confidence test for the Carney government. If it fails that test, an election is likely.
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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TorStar being extra gross today. One piece is written by a "serial tech entrepreneur", the other by the "co-founder of the Canadian AI Adoption Initiative". Basically propaganda at this point.
Two articles from the Toronto Star. "Trillions are on the line in the AI investment boom. Here's how Canada can cash in" "Like maple syrup and hockey, AI must become a part of our national identity"
November 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Chaser:
CBC story: "Ontario appears to back away from goal of building 1.5 million homes in 10 years"
October 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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This storm front hitting Zeeland looks eerily familiar...
portrait of Snake, from the Simpsons
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
Photo still from the film Irma Vep, dir. Olivier Assayas, feat. Maggie Cheung
October 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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October's moving fast, so before I forget I wanted to recognize this month as the 10th anniversary of my first novel, THE SOCIETY OF EXPERIENCE, being published (via @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social). It's been a wild ride and I look forward to the future as my third novel is out on submission.
A copy of THE SOCIETY OF EXPERIENCE resting on a woven textile backdrop.
October 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Not furniture per se, but the exterior of the Lillian H. Smith branch of Toronto Public Library.
The exterior of the Lillian H. Smith branch of Toronto Public Library, bracketed by two gryphon statues built into the archway.
October 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Before this morning's peer supervision sesh, I was asked if it was ok if the other therapist could bring their dog, and folks it was a no-brainer.
Close-up of big grey oodle dog snout mid-boop toward camera
October 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Great seeing Water From Your Eyes at St. Anne's Parish Hall tonight.
#liveTO
Three people onstage (drummer out of view). From left to right, guitarist, vocalist and bassist. Projected onto them are psychedelic patterns.
October 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Dropped off a whack of old cords and dead devices at Free Geek for e-waste recycling.
A sign at the office entrance that says FREE GEEK TORONTO / E-WASTE DROP-OFF
October 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Foto von Clint Eastwood und ein orang-utan
September 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Happening tomorrow, Toronto peeps! I'll be reading from RADIOLAND (and signing books) at the next Drunk Fiction reading event at The Caledonian, hosted by Emily Weedon (launching her next novel)! There will be authors aplenty and a wide array of ales and whisky. Hope to see you Tuesday @ 6pm!
A collage for the reading series, featuring Emily Weedon's new novel, Hemo Sapiens, as well as authors Andrew Robertson, Selena Mercuri and Brooke Lockyer. The Caledonian is in Little Portugal, at 856 College St.
September 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Taking this as a good luck sign.
Laptop on wooden table. On the top right corner, just to the edge of the esc button is sparrow shit.
September 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Leaning into my stature as geriatric member of the gym, and hoping for a good result later today.
#ajaint
September 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Happening a week from now! I will be reading from Radioland (and signing books) at the next Drunk Fiction event at The Caledonian, hosted by Emily Weedon (who will be launching her next novel)! There will be authors aplenty and a wide array of ales and whisky. Hope to see you Sept 23rd @ 6pm!
A collage for the reading series, featuring Emily Weedon's new novel, Hemo Sapiens, as well as authors Andrew Robertson, Selena Mercuri and Brooke Lockyer. The Caledonian is in Little Portugal, at 856 College St.
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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I'm going to need to find this song.
From a blogTO article: Alas, as Nelly Furtado once said, all good things come to an end, and, in the winter of 2024, the pub closed its doors for good, setting its devoted fan base adrift, searching for somewhere new to take root.
September 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Serves me right for buying a no-brand generic 3.5mm headphone adapter. Lasted less than six months.
A 3.5mm headphone jack-to-USB adapter on a table, with the USB male end separated from the cable, because it's a cheap piece of shit
September 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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I'll been invited to be part of the Drunk Fiction reading series, joining authors Brooke Lockyer, Selena Mercuri and Andrew Robertson, feat. host Emily Weedon's new novel, Hemo Sapiens. I'm reading from Radioland + copies will be available for sale! Starts 6pm Tuesday September 23rd @ The Caledonian
A collage of books by the included authors, with the address to the event. Start time is 6pm. The Caledonian is at 856 College St, Little Portugal, Toronto.
September 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Last Sunday rays with this queen.
Our cat sits on a terrace outdoor couch, soaking up the sun, staring nobly at something.
August 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Screenshot from the film Clue, feat. Jane Wiedlin (of the Go-Gos) as the Singing Telegram Girl.
August 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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When the sender's finger registration is off...
An email greeting: "Goos Moening,"
August 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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If I wanted to raise awareness of climate change I wouldn't use a photo that shows that it's cool/tolerable.
CBC Toronto headline: If you thought Toronto had a hot summer this year, just wait 25 years, climatologist says Above, a photo of a pristine urban beach with (essentially models) on it
August 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM