I’m doing my darnedest to get ELO into my dissertation somehow (even if only via oblique references). I don’t know much about Green Day, but I can imagine how much fun it must be for your son to be so intensely engaged with/interested in them. Hooray for special interests!

My son, now in the sixth grade, is an Asperger’s autistic. His interest in Green Day is nearly a match for yours with ELO. He is working diligently to master the electric guitar.

As for CCCC… I’ve only ever been accepted once, and that was last year. I ended up presenting on autism and metaphor. I’m trying again this year, only this time I’m submitting something with a panel rather than trying individually. (I’m never sure which is better to do!) We’re proposing on autism and the rhetorical triangle.

Where do you teach, if you don’t mind my asking? (And what English/writing courses do you teach?) Last year was my first year of teaching. I took this year off and opted for administrative work, but go back to teaching next year. I am glad to be at Ohio State… I’ve been fairly open about being on the spectrum here, and my professors are generally very accommodating and are familiar with disability studies. I am/was a high school drop-out, and throughout college/university I’ve always worried that something will happen that will prevent me from finishing.
Anyway. I ramble. Thanks for stopping by!