Hate something. Change something. Make something better.

"Hate something. Change something. Make something better." When Garrison Keillor sings it, you can't help but smile.

I played this adorable little game, called Grr several years ago when it was featured on Jay Is Games, and instantly fell in love. The game floated up from my memories this week, as I was trying to develop a better attitude about my housework and writing. While it has always been a cheery distraction from the gloomy doldrums, it also turned out to be well timed.

Yesterday, Nissan announced that they were coming out with a new "green" diesel engine. They are just catching up with other Japanese manufacturers, such as Honda, who released similar engines in Europe several years ago, and have been working at bringing them to the states.

So, what do diesel engines, an old casual flash game, Garrison Keillor singing an optimistic mantra, and Honda all have in common? Well, this commercial, released in the UK in 2004, for one:

Now, if that didn't overload your senses, try it for yourself:

"Hate something, change something, make something better"

Before I go, I should mention, Honda does all the nifty engine ads. Remember this one, reminiscent of a Rube Goldberg-style contraption?

Ok... that's it, back to work now... er... make something better!