CS5 clone stamp overlay disappeared! I want it back!

The clone stamp overlay (preview feature) disappeared yesterday and I want to get it back.  In the "Clone Source" tab, "Show Overlay" is checked.  "Clipped" is checked.  Opacity is 100%.  Anbody know what else could be causing this or what I can do to fix it?
Thanks!

I am having a hard time imagining how the Aligned checkbox could cause the overlay to disappear.  I get a proper overlay with that setting in either state.
Did you close and reopen Photoshop between the time it didn't and did work?
-Noel

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