Hola, mi nombre es Benito. I am a multi-instrumentalist. Over my long career, have played with all the stuffed animal greats. I am known for my virtuosity in both flute and percussion. Because my ears are much longer than my arms, I developed my own style of playing by ear.

My method and style has influenced a whole generation of younger stuffed rabbit (and other similarly-proportioned SA) musicians. And though I am less flexible than I used to be, I still practice every day- and I also enjoy teaching young musicians who are just starting out.

I have always felt uncomfortable with my permanent seasonal embellishments, but when I moved to Austin, they became almost unbearable. I had a permanently-attached wool scarf and winter-themed embroidery on my right foot, but I have always loved all types of weather. My former living companion would keep my in a closet most of the year, only taking me out during the winter holidays- like I was a decoration! When I found The SARF, I asked if they’d be willing to perform Seasonal Reassignment Surgery. I was thrilled to hear that their surgeons are pioneers in the field. Their head doctor was the first to ever perform the procedure, so I knew I was in good hands! I am now almost fully healed, and I am enjoying my first scarf-free summer ever. I feel great!

*Note: Due to recent surgery, Chester’s foot might still be slightly sensitive to the touch!

My cousin Roxy is my very best friend. But she is alwaysreally far to the right, and I am always really, really far to the left. It makes it hard to communicate sometimes.

It’s the worst at holiday dinners when everyone is gathered around the table talking. We have a large, diverse family- so that table is really big! Roxy is always sooo far away that I can’t hear anything she says!

And when we go to the movies, we can never share popcorn- because she sits way over on the right side, and I sit way over on the left!

So once a month we make sure to hang out together in a very small room. That way, we can both sit where we want but still be sitting right next to each other!

I’m definitely pretty right winged, but I always try to keep an open mind. I have both left winged and right winged friends, and I value the diversity of their opinions. I respect them, and they respect me. There are even some instances where I lean a bit toward the left wing myself! Especially when I play softball! I’m actually a pretty good switch hitter, and I like to keep the pitchers guessing. I don’t get to play too often anymore, though, because I’m always busy calling the games.

My name is Tiana. I am a stingray, but I definitely don’t sting! I am very friendly and very soft. I am a strong swimmer, and I love my job taking care of our community pools! I particularly enjoy keeping the bottoms of the pools free of algae and bugs. I am very good at my job.
My boss says I’m the most efficient employee she’s ever had! I guess it’s because I can spend all day on the bottom of a pool without even coming up for air- and I never need to take lunch breaks!