When she finished her formal schooling, Miren studied sewing and cooking to learn skills she could use in the United States.  She met her husband, a Basque born in Wyoming, married, and decided to immigrate with him to Boise in 1958.  Over the next few years, she raised a family and worked as a restaurant manager, bartender, and cook.

Over the years, Miren has noticed changes in the society and economy of the Basque country.  She gives an insightful description of some of the progress she has seen, and relates it to progress in the United States.