Dashboard freezes when trying to open mail. (Using Chrome 14)

Dashboard freezes when trying to open mail. (Using Chrome 14)

Recently (like the last two weeks), opening mail from my dashboard has become impossible.  The spinner just spins, and nothing happens.

As soon as I switch to the "Mail" page, the emails open fine.  It's not a "show-stopper" by any means, but it's a definite inconvenience. 

Any suggestions? (besides ditching Chrome, it really is the best browser out there).