Candi Presents

by Candi Bartlett | 02/15/2026 Like every day, she sat at her desk and turned on her various devices. The computer, the keyboard, the headset, the T.V.. Everything around her slowly hummed, much quieter than they once did. Most of the technology she used today was almost totally silent, especially with the extra hum of everything in the city and her best friend, tinnitus. The headset made its usual little ding!  but instead of “Power on” the voice said something new. The voic

If April showers bring May flowers, I should be filled with ideas...

by Candi Bartlett | 06/21/2024 Sneezes abound...

the Rad Mag words and art by Candi Bartlett | 08/13/2023 They put a little extra float in their feet. Pointed hats posed with flare, Crimps and knots in their hair. Painting wide smiles, Waiting for the high moon howl. Then it is time, In the darkest of hours, To tie up their robes Made perfect for flight. They laugh and dance and practice every scary face, Putting every last touch in place. Ready to haunt, To terrify and chase, They fly up into the night, They must go with h

Gardening with Spring 2023 | 05/21/2023 the Rad Mag has very few tips for gardening. Mostly, she hopes for the best. And that’s okay. She...

by Candi Bartlett | 06/12/2022 The Electric Lady shakes and moves, Grooving to the universe; Electric Lady Zaps the night. Her fingers...

by Candi Bartlett | 11/26/2021 ACT 1 SCENE: - Garage. Night. Microphones and musical equipment are scattered about. The garage hasn’t...

by Candi Bartlett | 07/30/2021 The back seat is filled with boxes. Some of them have mailing labels, all taped up and ready to go. Some...

by Candi Bartlett | 02/03/2021 It didn’t happen all at once. It happened over time, in a way neither of us could have prepared for, and...

by Candi Bartlett | 10/31/2020 They can see me now. I float above their faces as they huddle in the back of the room. Wind tears through...