PSE 6 Mac clone stamp

I use PSE 6 on Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard), most often using the Clone Stamp Tool. I use the bracket keys to change the brush size. However, frequently the brush, as well as ability to change size, disappears and there is only a small + on the screen. I've tried going to PSE/Preferences/Display but nothing helps. I just simply have to close PSE and re-launch it and all is well. This happens so often that it's a major nuisance.

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