Help us grow the collection — share a saying from your culture and see it featured in our calendar, book, and shared with thousands around the world.
Start contributingPick Sense from Nonsense started with Barbadian sayings, and it's growing. We're building a pan-Caribbean archive of wisdom — the real stories, the humor, the guidance that holds our cultures together. When you share a saying, you're doing more than filling a calendar. You're preserving a piece of your island for your family, and for generations of diaspora looking to stay rooted.
Your saying lives in the calendar, book, and website — available to anyone, anywhere.
You're credited as the contributor. Your source, your context, your voice matters.
Shared with thousands who love Caribbean wisdom — on social, in emails, in homes worldwide.
Send it to cousins abroad, parents at home — let them see your contribution live.
Sayings: Proverbs, old-time wisdom, humorous sayings — the real words your people use. In your original language or English (or both).
Categories: Wisdom (life guidance), Animals, Food, Sea, or Weather. Pick the one that fits best.
The story: Where did you hear this? Your grandmother, the rum shop, the market? The meaning behind the nonsense — that's the whole point.
New island coming soon? If your country isn't on the map yet, we want to build it with you. This form gets the ball rolling.
We've received it and we're reviewing it now. If approved, you'll see it on the site and in our next newsletter.
Someone from your island or culture might have a saying to share too. Let them know about this.
This is just the start. Over time, this section will feature sayings from people just like you — passing down the wisdom of the islands.
We aim to get back to you within a week. We're a small team with a big mission, so bear with us.
Absolutely! One form, one saying at a time — but send as many as you've got.
We'll let you know. Variations and different tellings are always welcome — context changes everything.
We'll email you with the news. Then share away — tag us on Instagram at @picksensefromnonsense.
Yes! Pick "Other" and tell us where you're from. If we get enough sayings from a new island, we'll launch an edition dedicated to it.
You do — we're just sharing it with the world. You're credited in every place it appears. Read our full terms.