Deborah La Torre
@deblatorre.bsky.social
Social Scientist @UCLA w/ expertise in measurement, STEM, teacher and afterschool education. Former public school teacher. Musician. Art lover. Italian American. Foodie. NCAA hoops. SoCal native. Cat parent to Chloe and Lila. Photos my own.
Lila cat would jump into the fridge when she was a baby!
She both grew out of it and I got a new fridge with the freezer on the bottom so it was harder for her to carry out her shenanigans.
She both grew out of it and I got a new fridge with the freezer on the bottom so it was harder for her to carry out her shenanigans.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Lila cat would jump into the fridge when she was a baby!
She both grew out of it and I got a new fridge with the freezer on the bottom so it was harder for her to carry out her shenanigans.
She both grew out of it and I got a new fridge with the freezer on the bottom so it was harder for her to carry out her shenanigans.
I don’t know if my ancestor was there, but my 3rd great grandfather was with the 114th Pennsylvania Regiment as a musician of all things!
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I don’t know if my ancestor was there, but my 3rd great grandfather was with the 114th Pennsylvania Regiment as a musician of all things!
Chloe cat isn’t into newspapers but she does love reading about statistical methods.
The cat apocalypse may be upon us!
The cat apocalypse may be upon us!
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Chloe cat isn’t into newspapers but she does love reading about statistical methods.
The cat apocalypse may be upon us!
The cat apocalypse may be upon us!
Almost every in person workday I drive along Mulholland Drive to get between canyons. Tonight, this was my reward (taken during a brief moment of traffic)! A view of the sunset across the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles.
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Almost every in person workday I drive along Mulholland Drive to get between canyons. Tonight, this was my reward (taken during a brief moment of traffic)! A view of the sunset across the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles.
Lila cat acting nonchalant while her older sister Chloe threatens to throw up a fur ball (out of sight) on the other side of our new rug.
BTW, I’d pay a small fortune if someone could teach them to throw up on the tile or hardwood floors instead!
#caturday
BTW, I’d pay a small fortune if someone could teach them to throw up on the tile or hardwood floors instead!
#caturday
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Lila cat acting nonchalant while her older sister Chloe threatens to throw up a fur ball (out of sight) on the other side of our new rug.
BTW, I’d pay a small fortune if someone could teach them to throw up on the tile or hardwood floors instead!
#caturday
BTW, I’d pay a small fortune if someone could teach them to throw up on the tile or hardwood floors instead!
#caturday
In honor of her takedown this week, I bought my first book from Joyce Carol Oates
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM
In honor of her takedown this week, I bought my first book from Joyce Carol Oates
During my past life, we had an indy film company called DViant Films. We mostly shot in Canada where my now ex-husband is from.
I just discovered that our film Collaborator, which won best actor and the FIPRESCI at Karlovy Vary, is streaming for free on Prime.
watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=a...
I just discovered that our film Collaborator, which won best actor and the FIPRESCI at Karlovy Vary, is streaming for free on Prime.
watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=a...
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
During my past life, we had an indy film company called DViant Films. We mostly shot in Canada where my now ex-husband is from.
I just discovered that our film Collaborator, which won best actor and the FIPRESCI at Karlovy Vary, is streaming for free on Prime.
watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=a...
I just discovered that our film Collaborator, which won best actor and the FIPRESCI at Karlovy Vary, is streaming for free on Prime.
watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=a...
In July I was able to attend a donors event that included a screening of highlights and a Q&A for Ken Burns documentary on The American Revolution. It was amazing to hear Ken and his colleagues, but even more moving was a speech made by Andrew Russell of PBS SoCal.
We need to keep PBS alive!
We need to keep PBS alive!
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
In July I was able to attend a donors event that included a screening of highlights and a Q&A for Ken Burns documentary on The American Revolution. It was amazing to hear Ken and his colleagues, but even more moving was a speech made by Andrew Russell of PBS SoCal.
We need to keep PBS alive!
We need to keep PBS alive!
At the Getty Villa in the Malibu section of Los Angeles this week
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
At the Getty Villa in the Malibu section of Los Angeles this week
Chloe has already had extra treats, but she’s trying to use her calico jedi powers to get more.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Chloe has already had extra treats, but she’s trying to use her calico jedi powers to get more.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
My dad’s uncle Pasqualino died in France.
I believe the family brought him back to Massachusetts but my parents still made a point to visit Normandy, see one of the cemeteries, and talk with survivors. It was a powerful experience for my dad.
I believe the family brought him back to Massachusetts but my parents still made a point to visit Normandy, see one of the cemeteries, and talk with survivors. It was a powerful experience for my dad.
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My dad’s uncle Pasqualino died in France.
I believe the family brought him back to Massachusetts but my parents still made a point to visit Normandy, see one of the cemeteries, and talk with survivors. It was a powerful experience for my dad.
I believe the family brought him back to Massachusetts but my parents still made a point to visit Normandy, see one of the cemeteries, and talk with survivors. It was a powerful experience for my dad.
When my dad was a teen he enlisted in the navy reserves and trained to be a radar operator because the test said he loved to talk. He was called up to active duty and served at Pearl Harbor and in Japan. Later he joined the FAA.
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
When my dad was a teen he enlisted in the navy reserves and trained to be a radar operator because the test said he loved to talk. He was called up to active duty and served at Pearl Harbor and in Japan. Later he joined the FAA.
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
Behavior report: 95% good, 5% violating the counter rule to get treats, churu pops and maybe more expensive wet food
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Behavior report: 95% good, 5% violating the counter rule to get treats, churu pops and maybe more expensive wet food
These capture part of Lila and Chloe’s personalities
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
These capture part of Lila and Chloe’s personalities
Counsel needs to relearn Toulmin’s model of argumentation
November 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Counsel needs to relearn Toulmin’s model of argumentation
Someone who I follow on here seems to think that California doesn’t have seasons. At least at my building at UCLA we get fall colors.
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Someone who I follow on here seems to think that California doesn’t have seasons. At least at my building at UCLA we get fall colors.
The cat union approved my new rug from Joon Loloi, so it gets to stay! Lila, junior rep for the union, posed for their victory photo.
#caturday
#caturday
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The cat union approved my new rug from Joon Loloi, so it gets to stay! Lila, junior rep for the union, posed for their victory photo.
#caturday
#caturday
This came up in my photo memories today. We do get some pretty amazing sunsets in Los Angeles, especially from my rooftop patio.
November 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This came up in my photo memories today. We do get some pretty amazing sunsets in Los Angeles, especially from my rooftop patio.
The most creative costume last night at the West Hollywood Halloween party in Los Angeles: the partially destroyed White House. 😭😭😭
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The most creative costume last night at the West Hollywood Halloween party in Los Angeles: the partially destroyed White House. 😭😭😭
According to the Internet it is national cat day. That’s nice, but in my house it is intergalactic cat day!
October 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
According to the Internet it is national cat day. That’s nice, but in my house it is intergalactic cat day!
The Dodgers have a super long World Series game and then we start a heatwave in Los Angeles. Coincidence? 😂
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Dodgers have a super long World Series game and then we start a heatwave in Los Angeles. Coincidence? 😂
I should add, Chloe cat prefers women’s soccer to baseball
October 29, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I should add, Chloe cat prefers women’s soccer to baseball
I was going to run another statistical model for my dissertation tonight but my cat started grabbing my hand. Lila cat is a firm believer in work/grad school/cat time balance.
#caturday
#caturday
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I was going to run another statistical model for my dissertation tonight but my cat started grabbing my hand. Lila cat is a firm believer in work/grad school/cat time balance.
#caturday
#caturday
The city with a beautiful state house and other government buildings
October 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The city with a beautiful state house and other government buildings