Jess Anshutz
@flannelkimono.bsky.social
Malls, music and musing from the Rubber City Ruins. Constantly thinking in song lyrics. aka: flannelkimono
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Jess Anshutz
@flannelkimono.bsky.social
· Apr 28
Akron photographer captures mall nostalgia and decline
YouTube video by Ideastream Public Media
youtu.be
Hello, new followers!
I have been documenting the disappearance of the American shopping mall since 2016. I do NOT specialize in "dead malls"; I am more interested in still open and forgotten. Many have closed since.
IG: rustbeltmallwalker, flannelkimono
My PBS appearance:
youtu.be/gONnBEyhm6c?...
I have been documenting the disappearance of the American shopping mall since 2016. I do NOT specialize in "dead malls"; I am more interested in still open and forgotten. Many have closed since.
IG: rustbeltmallwalker, flannelkimono
My PBS appearance:
youtu.be/gONnBEyhm6c?...
Do I wear jeans or black dress black tights tonight?
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Do I wear jeans or black dress black tights tonight?
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)
Can’t find my Christmas spirit this year, so maybe I’ll find it tonight at the JD McPherson show at Beachland.
This song is for the big boys 🎅
youtu.be/6s4k0He-H2Y?...
This song is for the big boys 🎅
youtu.be/6s4k0He-H2Y?...
JD McPherson - "Hey Skinny Santa!" - KXT Live Sessions
YouTube video by KXT
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Can’t find my Christmas spirit this year, so maybe I’ll find it tonight at the JD McPherson show at Beachland.
This song is for the big boys 🎅
youtu.be/6s4k0He-H2Y?...
This song is for the big boys 🎅
youtu.be/6s4k0He-H2Y?...
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?
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)
I made fun of ladies wearing their Adam Sandler outfits until today. Everything I have on this morning is sweatpants material, 2-3 sizes too big, and I’m wearing socks and Birkenstocks.
I’m cozy as hell and I hope I don’t see anyone today.
I’m cozy as hell and I hope I don’t see anyone today.
December 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I made fun of ladies wearing their Adam Sandler outfits until today. Everything I have on this morning is sweatpants material, 2-3 sizes too big, and I’m wearing socks and Birkenstocks.
I’m cozy as hell and I hope I don’t see anyone today.
I’m cozy as hell and I hope I don’t see anyone today.
if you see this, we IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation
December 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
if you see this, we IMPLORE YOU to post a picture from whatever device you're using without explanation
I’ve never needed something more in my life. Someone send me a size L and I will wear this forever
www.ilthy.com/products/pri...
www.ilthy.com/products/pri...
Prince Knit Sweater Hoodie
A tribute to the icon, through the lens of Cleveland artist Glen Infante. This limited knit hoodie features original mural-style artwork of Prince, woven in rich purples and earth tones. With ILTHY br...
www.ilthy.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’ve never needed something more in my life. Someone send me a size L and I will wear this forever
www.ilthy.com/products/pri...
www.ilthy.com/products/pri...
I’m going to the gym on a Saturday instead of sitting around and letting my body twist itself into knots of anxiety, please clap.
December 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I’m going to the gym on a Saturday instead of sitting around and letting my body twist itself into knots of anxiety, please clap.
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 🫠
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
When someone doesn’t show you who they are, a Google search and a little digging will tell you everything they aren’t going to 🙃
When someone doesn’t show you who they are, a Google search and a little digging will tell you everything they aren’t going to 🙃
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
When someone doesn’t show you who they are, a Google search and a little digging will tell you everything they aren’t going to 🙃
When someone doesn’t show you who they are, a Google search and a little digging will tell you everything they aren’t going to 🙃
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 😊
This is still a solid idea:
Hallmark movie idea: A Tale of Two Joshes
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This is still a solid idea:
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My inner critic is a fuckin jabroni
March 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
My inner critic is a fuckin jabroni
I’ve had a situation unfolding over the past few months that just keeps getting weirder and more stressful. Like my life isn’t already both of those things.
December 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I’ve had a situation unfolding over the past few months that just keeps getting weirder and more stressful. Like my life isn’t already both of those things.
And the Monster tour fucking ruled.
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
And the Monster tour fucking ruled.
I got a Camp Snap camera for my birthday, and the quality of the photos sucks. I might get the pro version and see if I like it better.
December 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I got a Camp Snap camera for my birthday, and the quality of the photos sucks. I might get the pro version and see if I like it better.
Following @hesterpangs.bsky.social lead and posting the banger I’ve had on repeat for 24 hours.
Adriano Celentano wrote the gibberish song Prisencolinensinainciuso to capture the sound of American rock and roll for Italian fans. He always improvises the lyrics.
youtu.be/fU-wH8SrFro?...
Adriano Celentano wrote the gibberish song Prisencolinensinainciuso to capture the sound of American rock and roll for Italian fans. He always improvises the lyrics.
youtu.be/fU-wH8SrFro?...
Adriano Celentano canta "Prisencolinensinainciusol" da "Formula due" del 1973
YouTube video by Rai
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Following @hesterpangs.bsky.social lead and posting the banger I’ve had on repeat for 24 hours.
Adriano Celentano wrote the gibberish song Prisencolinensinainciuso to capture the sound of American rock and roll for Italian fans. He always improvises the lyrics.
youtu.be/fU-wH8SrFro?...
Adriano Celentano wrote the gibberish song Prisencolinensinainciuso to capture the sound of American rock and roll for Italian fans. He always improvises the lyrics.
youtu.be/fU-wH8SrFro?...
I started replying to someone’s texts like I’m Paris Hilton, and I can’t stop. They text, I respond “that’s hot” or “cute” or something else quick. Works like a charm.
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I started replying to someone’s texts like I’m Paris Hilton, and I can’t stop. They text, I respond “that’s hot” or “cute” or something else quick. Works like a charm.
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.
Reposted by Jess Anshutz
I suggest that we start using the phrase "Mr. Beast and the CEO of Salesforce will be there too." as shorthand to explain how little we want to be at any given terrible event.
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I suggest that we start using the phrase "Mr. Beast and the CEO of Salesforce will be there too." as shorthand to explain how little we want to be at any given terrible event.
🎶 Vaping in the moonlight 🎶
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
🎶 Vaping in the moonlight 🎶
“You’ll be visited by three spirits…”
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits…”
We invented a new game called Bosstones bombing.
How it works: you work “that’s the impression that I get” into a conversation when the other person isn’t expecting it.
Extra points if you work any other track title from Let’s Face it into a conversation.
So far, this has been hilarious.
How it works: you work “that’s the impression that I get” into a conversation when the other person isn’t expecting it.
Extra points if you work any other track title from Let’s Face it into a conversation.
So far, this has been hilarious.
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We invented a new game called Bosstones bombing.
How it works: you work “that’s the impression that I get” into a conversation when the other person isn’t expecting it.
Extra points if you work any other track title from Let’s Face it into a conversation.
So far, this has been hilarious.
How it works: you work “that’s the impression that I get” into a conversation when the other person isn’t expecting it.
Extra points if you work any other track title from Let’s Face it into a conversation.
So far, this has been hilarious.
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.