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 voice

Make party bags Fill with fun Surprise your favorite people the Rad Mag recommends ways to keep loving your zine after you’re done reading. If you’re not saving her forever because she’s the best thing you’ve ever read, and all of your friends totally fell in love with her already, the Rad Mag recommends using these brightly colored pages to make something new! Supplies: -back issue(s) of the Rad Mag or any fun paper -glue or tape (a glue stick works great) -scissors -staple

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

by Candi | January 9, 2025 | Editorial published in the Rad Mag Winter 2024 Right now, Los Angeles is burning. It almost seems...

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

The spring in your present's step is only a snip and a curl away...

Add a Little Love to Your Window...

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 haste. It is

Gardening with Spring 2023

by Candi Bartlett | 06/12/2022 The Electric Lady shakes and moves, Grooving to the universe; Electric Lady Zaps the night. Her fingers and toes Beam the signals of truth. She shouts it to the night with her lightning vibrations. The spotlight from her eyes, Oh, Electric Lady, It cuts across the sky, Diamond justice in the dark. Love, Electric Lady. Love, she says, illuminate. Neon bright Electric Lady, She glows, she hums - Made of piercing starlight, Glowing in the night,