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Over the Rainbow is one woman's take on living, writing and raising children as a gay mom. Deborah was the Community Keynote speaker at the 2010 BlogHer conference in New York City. She welcomes feedback to her columns, and encourages readers to comment or contact her.Throughout the winter, I dream of summer when we are free from boots and coats and gloves, and we are unencumbered by socks and sweaters. But summer brings its own packing list including water bottles, towels and sunscreen. I forget how heavy two stainless steel thermoses filled with water are. As I swing my canvas pool bag over my shoulder, the straps dig into my bare shoulder, and as soon as I’ve closed to the door to the air-conditioned mini-van, a humid wall hits my face, and I instantly start to sweat. I’m determined to get to the pool regardless of the load I’m carrying or how cranky I…