CS4 - New layer won't show added color overlay, gradient, patterns?

I'm using CS4 Extended for a few years... its been working fine but all of a sudden my layers are blank? I've tried Google but can't find a solution. Started a new graphic for a label using a 300dpi resolution, 23.250" inches wide and 2.500" high. Filled it with Black, then attempted to create a new layer to create a semi-transparent pattern above the black. It shows up in the layers column but the actual new layer doesn't show up on the artwork workspace. I can add text in color as a new layer, but the pattern layer doesn't show. Went and tried using an existing file... old layers work fine, but try to add any new layer other than text and it doesn't show. I know this is something dumb that I somehow clicked on and I'll kick myself when somebody tells me to check.... whatever LOL.
Thanks in advance and don't laugh.

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