The Cookie House

When I was a child and before gas prices escalated, my parents and I used to go for Sunday afternoon drives. One of my favorite places to go was Galax, Virginia, just over the state line from North Carolina. They had a huge Book Barn stuffed full with used books at cheap prices. Even then, I was a book lover.

On one trip there, we also stopped at a pottery place. I had a coffee mug collection too. Dad told me I could choose a cheaper item, but I couldn't find a mug that I wanted. However, they had this cookie jar shaped like house.  It even said, "Cookie House." We didn't have a cookie jar at home, and I felt we needed this one. Mom thought it cost more than she'd planned to spend, since I'd already bought books, but Dad said I could get it. For $3.50, we brought it home.

Later, as an adult, I became interested in antiques and collectibles. I discovered my cookie jar was a McCoy, and it ending up having a great investment return. I still have it today in perfect shape.

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