Exploring the subjective nature of time, a reflection on how the passage of months can feel drastically different depending on daily experiences and emotional states. The piece examines why some periods seem to drag while others vanish in an instant, offering insights into the psychological and experiential factors that warp our perception of duration. Drawing from personal observations, it invites readers to consider how their own lives might be stretching or compressing time in unexpected ways. A thought-provoking take for anyone who’s ever wondered where the days—or years—have gone.


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 ...