Julie Renalds, co-editor and contributor to Writin’ on Empty: Parents Reveal the Upside, Downside, and Everything In Between When Children Leave the Nest, is hosting another discussion group for parents (fathers welcome) to begin on a weekday evening in mid-November. Meet other parents who are navigating through this emotional and transitional shift when their kids leave home — in a fun, supportive atmosphere. For more information, you can reach Julie at: 510 531-5670.