Spelling Massachusetts is a little like life itself. It’s long, it’s a bit confusing in the middle, and it requires a moment of patience before you get to the satisfying end. But when you do it right, oh, it feels so good. You feel like you’ve earned a cup of coffee from a local diner and a nod of approval from a stranger.
Next time you sit down to write that address, don’t panic. Remember the U. Remember the double T. Remember the gentle rhythm of Mass-a-chu-setts. And if you still mess it up? That’s okay. You’re probably just in a hurry to grab a lobster roll. The state will forgive you.
After all, it’s not about perfection. It’s about trying to be a little bit better, one letter at a time. And that’s a lesson you can take with you, no matter where you’re writing from.
