I think "It" was a swollen lymph gland. I got a bite on my left hand. The side it was on. I believe that was the culprit. It took a month for the swelling to go down. I am going to the doctor soon, though. I'm overdue. Thanks for listening. I'm the biggest chicken of all time. Hard to believe since I'm a nurse and I know better.

"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek