A reflection on the subjective nature of time explores how the passage of months can feel drastically different depending on the day. The piece examines the psychological experience of time, contrasting moments that drag with those that fly by. Written from the perspective of a cooking-focused publication, it ties the concept to daily routines and personal rhythms. Readers curious about how perception shapes our sense of time will find a relatable take on an everyday mystery.


Time is a weird thing. It’s been more than six months since the new year began, but some days it feels like it’s been six minutes, and other days? Six years. Since Jan. 1, we at New York Times Cooking ...