I have to tell you this story.

We were at Colonial Williamsburg in the apothecary shop. They keep a live leech in a jar for people to see. A father said to his daughter, now get a good look at that, because you probably won't ever see one again.

I said, you might if you go wading barefoot in the creek.

They looked at me like I was from Mars.

There are leeches in the UNITED STATES?! they said incredulously.

Well, yes, I said. They're just about everywhere.

Where are you from? the father asked me.

Tennessee, I said.

I thought they imported them from Asia! the mother said. (now think about this ---- it's 1750 ----- how are you going to keep leeches alive on a voyage from ASIA?)

No ma'am, I said, they just went to the creek bed and got them.

They walked away, shaking their heads...