Jess Anshutz
@flannelkimono.bsky.social
Malls, music and musing from the Rubber City Ruins. Constantly thinking in song lyrics. aka: flannelkimono
I deserve more, and better.
December 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I deserve more, and better.
Of the malls that I’ve photographed over the past decade, these are the ones that have since closed. Most have been demolished either fully or partially (partially usually because development deals fall through, or only part of the mall is being removed—usually the center)
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Of the malls that I’ve photographed over the past decade, these are the ones that have since closed. Most have been demolished either fully or partially (partially usually because development deals fall through, or only part of the mall is being removed—usually the center)
Christmas at my favorite mall, Indiana Mall (Indiana, PA), December 2022.
Where else can you sit on Santa’s lap in front of a cool vintage Christmas castle, and then go and hang out by a fountain that feels like a portal to a time that is long gone but also, right there in front of your eyes?
Where else can you sit on Santa’s lap in front of a cool vintage Christmas castle, and then go and hang out by a fountain that feels like a portal to a time that is long gone but also, right there in front of your eyes?
December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Christmas at my favorite mall, Indiana Mall (Indiana, PA), December 2022.
Where else can you sit on Santa’s lap in front of a cool vintage Christmas castle, and then go and hang out by a fountain that feels like a portal to a time that is long gone but also, right there in front of your eyes?
Where else can you sit on Santa’s lap in front of a cool vintage Christmas castle, and then go and hang out by a fountain that feels like a portal to a time that is long gone but also, right there in front of your eyes?
That hold song is an absolute banger.
Also, Penny has moved into her winter cabin (a box from Costco marked mozzarella cheese) 🧀 🐈
Also, Penny has moved into her winter cabin (a box from Costco marked mozzarella cheese) 🧀 🐈
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
That hold song is an absolute banger.
Also, Penny has moved into her winter cabin (a box from Costco marked mozzarella cheese) 🧀 🐈
Also, Penny has moved into her winter cabin (a box from Costco marked mozzarella cheese) 🧀 🐈
Actual photo of me right now (the flash makes my maroon sweats look pink)
December 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Actual photo of me right now (the flash makes my maroon sweats look pink)
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December 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The sun came out today and the mole lady left her house 👋
New blonde hair thanks to a slight crisis of identity last week that left me with dark hair 🫠
New blonde hair thanks to a slight crisis of identity last week that left me with dark hair 🫠
December 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The sun came out today and the mole lady left her house 👋
New blonde hair thanks to a slight crisis of identity last week that left me with dark hair 🫠
New blonde hair thanks to a slight crisis of identity last week that left me with dark hair 🫠
Decided to quit drinking finally. It just doesn’t make sense for the life I want to have moving forward.
I’m definitely California sober, though. Listen to the Billy Strings song by the same name for my further inspo to just fucking quit already 😊
I’m definitely California sober, though. Listen to the Billy Strings song by the same name for my further inspo to just fucking quit already 😊
December 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Decided to quit drinking finally. It just doesn’t make sense for the life I want to have moving forward.
I’m definitely California sober, though. Listen to the Billy Strings song by the same name for my further inspo to just fucking quit already 😊
I’m definitely California sober, though. Listen to the Billy Strings song by the same name for my further inspo to just fucking quit already 😊
My new painting in front of our Honda Fit. We had to strap it to the roof to get it home.
December 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
My new painting in front of our Honda Fit. We had to strap it to the roof to get it home.
“You’ll be visited by three spirits…”
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits…”
Today is my birthday. I’m spending it wearing my brand new, extremely extra yet extremely me coat.
I’m gonna kick this next year right square in its ass.
I’m gonna kick this next year right square in its ass.
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today is my birthday. I’m spending it wearing my brand new, extremely extra yet extremely me coat.
I’m gonna kick this next year right square in its ass.
I’m gonna kick this next year right square in its ass.
I finally have a full length mirror again, everyone clap
November 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I finally have a full length mirror again, everyone clap
This is my standard issue midwestern winter coat. I think I’ve owned this exact jacket in various forms since my childhood.
I’m very cold always, and the hood doesn’t mess up my hair.
I’m very cold always, and the hood doesn’t mess up my hair.
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is my standard issue midwestern winter coat. I think I’ve owned this exact jacket in various forms since my childhood.
I’m very cold always, and the hood doesn’t mess up my hair.
I’m very cold always, and the hood doesn’t mess up my hair.
My beloved leopard coat:
-in the GM building in Detroit
-in a Margaritaville in Cleveland
-in an old Hollister in Chicago
-in the GM building in Detroit
-in a Margaritaville in Cleveland
-in an old Hollister in Chicago
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My beloved leopard coat:
-in the GM building in Detroit
-in a Margaritaville in Cleveland
-in an old Hollister in Chicago
-in the GM building in Detroit
-in a Margaritaville in Cleveland
-in an old Hollister in Chicago
I’ve had my beloved leopard coat for a few years now, so it was time to add something new to the rotation 💖
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I’ve had my beloved leopard coat for a few years now, so it was time to add something new to the rotation 💖
Went to see the Springsteen movie last night and I’m still thinking today about how incredible it was.
I generally don’t love music biopics, but the story was a phase of Bruce’s career that I love (Nebraska, and the shelved tapes that became Born in the USA).
Jeremy Allen White was fantastic.
I generally don’t love music biopics, but the story was a phase of Bruce’s career that I love (Nebraska, and the shelved tapes that became Born in the USA).
Jeremy Allen White was fantastic.
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Went to see the Springsteen movie last night and I’m still thinking today about how incredible it was.
I generally don’t love music biopics, but the story was a phase of Bruce’s career that I love (Nebraska, and the shelved tapes that became Born in the USA).
Jeremy Allen White was fantastic.
I generally don’t love music biopics, but the story was a phase of Bruce’s career that I love (Nebraska, and the shelved tapes that became Born in the USA).
Jeremy Allen White was fantastic.
Our house now is generally colder than our apartment used to be; apartment had radiant heat, and was on the top floor. So 66 degrees generally warm for winter.
I wake up every morning now with my cat either tucked into one of my armpits, under the blankets, and/or on my pillow. My little monster.
I wake up every morning now with my cat either tucked into one of my armpits, under the blankets, and/or on my pillow. My little monster.
November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our house now is generally colder than our apartment used to be; apartment had radiant heat, and was on the top floor. So 66 degrees generally warm for winter.
I wake up every morning now with my cat either tucked into one of my armpits, under the blankets, and/or on my pillow. My little monster.
I wake up every morning now with my cat either tucked into one of my armpits, under the blankets, and/or on my pillow. My little monster.
Just another day of wishing that I lived closer to the Poconos. A weekend spent in a heart shaped hot tub would heal me.
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Just another day of wishing that I lived closer to the Poconos. A weekend spent in a heart shaped hot tub would heal me.
I have a post exploding on Facebook about my cat painting. All of the comments are so cute and funny and nice. It’s been the highlight of my week, because I loved writing about it.
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I have a post exploding on Facebook about my cat painting. All of the comments are so cute and funny and nice. It’s been the highlight of my week, because I loved writing about it.
Where I post from
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Where I post from
Honda Fit for reference
November 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Honda Fit for reference
I need to stop looking at cat paintings on Marketplace, because I am now the proud owner of Cashmere, the Resting Cat. At 4”x5”, this is the largest, most ridiculous thing that I own.
I originally spotted it in the movie An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin, and have been looking ever since.
I originally spotted it in the movie An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin, and have been looking ever since.
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I need to stop looking at cat paintings on Marketplace, because I am now the proud owner of Cashmere, the Resting Cat. At 4”x5”, this is the largest, most ridiculous thing that I own.
I originally spotted it in the movie An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin, and have been looking ever since.
I originally spotted it in the movie An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin, and have been looking ever since.
Canton Centre Mall, Canton, Ohio, as seen in August 2020.
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Canton Centre Mall, Canton, Ohio, as seen in August 2020.
Everything reminds me of him 🍑
October 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Everything reminds me of him 🍑