Spiral Ham and a Numb Tongue

This spiral-cut ham was the centerpiece of our Christmas feast last night. (The young FlipFlops called it Roast Beast. Ah, the effects of Dr. Seuss.) I could only taste the Beast on the left side of my mouth. The right side of my tongue is still numb.

I mentioned that I went to the dentist the other day. And it did seem odd that the anesthetic didn't wear off for hours. And half my tongue was numb. Still is. And from what I read, it could stay that way for up to six months. Apparently, if the Novocaine shot hits the lingual nerve on the way it can cause damage. Ugh. Anyway, I enjoyed my Christmas dinner, if I could only have tasted it on both sides of my mouth.