Colman McCarthy, a former Post editorial writer and columnist, directs the Center for Teaching Peace, a Washington nonprofit. Thanks to my loving 40-year friendship with Joan Baez and her innate ...

Every traditional witch needs a traditional black-cat familiar, and Kiki, the 13-year-old witch from Hayao Miyazaki’s sweet coming-of-age story Kiki’s Delivery Service, is no exception.

With a throwback vibe to days when Seattle had more of a rock culture to go with well-made-but-unfussy cocktails and delicious comfort food, the Black Cat Bar (2132 1st Avenue) is a welcome addition ...